I'm wondering if my razor isn't sharp enough. I'm definitely taking off some beard, but in three passes with my straight I take off as much as about one pass with my DE shaves. It was slightly frustrating this morning, and I found myself going over some spots numerous times and then wound up with razor burn BOOOOO!!!!

I'm very new to straight razor shaving so I don't expect the shaves to be on par with my DE shaves, which I've been at for about a year, BUT. . . how do I know if my issue is an improperly honed razor (by Lynn Abrams - so not likely, but. . . ), my poor stropping skills, or bad technique.

How would you compare your DE shaves with your straight shaves? Can you get the closeness with a straight that you do with a DE?

Thanks guys. . .