hey guys,

Sunday night (actually about 2am) I finally tried my straight. It came shave ready, pre-honed so I didn't try stropping it (figuring not having done that before I'd likely make it worse rather than better). I even did the hair test and it worked, once, I couldn't get another hair to do it.

anyways, I practiced all week getting a lather built up with the hsaving cream, I think I go tit down pretty good, so I got all lathered up and...

first i was suprirsed how hard it was to hold my hand steady, I didn't expect to be that nervous. but I pride myself on my hands and did my entire neck, half my dominant side cheek (right handed shaving) and about a 3rd of the other, angle and holding it is still a thing to work on.

however, the whole time it was like I was using a dull disposable or I was shaving dry, it just scraped and soiunded pretty raspy. not a nice smooth cut.

do I have a question then? yes,

I think it was one of three things, or a combination. please give me your thoughts oh experienced shavers.
1. not enough cream, although I thought it was enough,a nd when following up with the mach 3 it glided through wonderfully
2. too much hair growth, i had about three days and even though I'm a redhead and have delicate skin my beard is actually pretty rough
3. wrong angle on the razor
4. razor not sharp enough

and did I mention that I didn't cut myself?

Thanks guys

Red