Thread: Just can't get the hang of it.

I agree with the advice you've gotten so far. I would add that for some of us, it simply takes a long time to get really good shaves with a straight. That can be a year or more of consistent practice. I don't mean that we can't get great shaves and enjoy the shaving, but to "master" straight shaving the way you might master a DE in a few weeks, isn't going to happen.

I've been using straights for about 2.5 years and while I can get excellent shaves, I'm still learning. If your standard for a good shave is what you can do with a DE, you're going to get irritation from the straight. Try going for a comfy shave and let the closeness come on its own. I think of it the same as they tell boxers: work the jab, the knockout will follow....

Jordan