Hiya,

So I wanted a reference to compare, and picked up some dual edge disposable blades. I did my shaving prep and took a quick pass - holding the blade between my fingers and trying to keep the 30 degree. This time the blade seem to "wipe the hair away" and was just a much more pleasant shave for sure. I'm guessing somewhere along the line my straights edge was dulled - probably my first attempts at stropping. Thank god I didn't try to tough it out and shave my whole face with this dull blade, as I had some crazy ingrown hairs on the areas I did shave!

Thanks again for all your responses!