Originally Posted by
riooso
How sharp is your Razor? The angle of your razor should be as flat as possible and still get a good cut. If your prep is good the first pass WTG should be very smooth. Try also to take overlapping strokes not the whole side of your face in one quick swipe. Sometimes if my lather is pretty thick I will pick up lather on the back side of my razor if I start say in the middle of my cheek. That is almost how flat your razor should probably be most of the time. Having a razor that has to much angle causes major problems and is just not necessary with a sharp razor. As your skill level goes up you will notice that your razor angle is constantly changing depending what you are shaving on your unique face but the general rule is that the flatter the blade, the less the irritation. We are all different, so you will have to find what works for you!
Take Care,
Richard