Heh, fools pass. At first I thought "Pfft, I do that all the time, what's the big deal?" Then I had a flashback of when I first starting shaving:w:eek:
Kerik, you're going to experience a little difficulty on your left side for a few more shaves. Like everyone else said, if it's only pulling there, then it's likely not the razor. Work on your lather skills and get it nice and fluffy, then rub it into your beard well. Use the brush to actually work the lather into your hair and skin, standing the hairs up for some reduction action. As far as getting your technique down on your left side, take it slowly. Try to understand what works and what doesn't, then work on your muscle memory for using the actions that work. Like X suggested, lower the angle of attack a little and try it out. Pay extra attention to what you're doing when you get good shaves, as well as bad shaves. Above all though, keep at it! Soon enough you'll be trying to trim the back of your neck and anything else that gets in the way:tu