Thread: 90 degree angle?

Hey shavers,

Just started straight razor shaving 2/3 weeks ago and it's pretty cool.
First I tried the shaving tips, but I find out that I don't really get a close shave when I go with the grain of my hairs.
I've honed my razor on a 8k grit "Belgium block", stropped it on the canvas-side with glass-polish and after that on the leather side. It's sharp enough to cut a hair suspended in mid air.
Also I've softened my hairs by a shower or hot water and use shaving soap..

One thing I've tried is to shave a bit from the 90 degrees angle, like in the picture.


My question is: is this an accident waiting to happen or have I found out something obvious!?
With this angle it cuts hair a lot easier and very close to the skin.
You might wonder why I don't go against the grain.. well

Greets,
kevor