I recently purchased the Dovo best quality black 5/8" razor and strop set, and the world of straight razor shaving DVD. After watching the DVD and reading quite a bit of material online at the Straight Razor Place I tried my hand at shaving. After several attempts shaving, about seven, I am still unable to to get a clean shave. After a pass with the razor WTH, ATG, and XTG I still have have stubble not a few missed hairs but full stubble. I can hear the razor catching the hairs and see cut hair in the soap I pull off but my face won't shave clean. I have tried using more pressure with slightly better results and a lot of irritation. I have worked to get the appropriate angle and to strop correctly but it doesn't seem to make it any different. I understand that this whole experience is a learning process and I can tell that my shave has improved but it doesn't appear that it will ever get where it should be. I bought the razor from Straight Razor Designs so as I understand it has been honed and is truly shave ready. Right now I can get a closer shave with my old norelco than I can with my straight and its just dissapointing. I would appreciate any help or advice anyone can offer, I figured I would see if anyone here had any ideas before I contacted Straight Razor Designs.