update!

So I just shaved, trying a few suggestions. I let some hair conditioner sit on my beard during the shower, used a hot towel for a couple minutes, and pulled down on the skin right under my chin while shaving that area. And damn if it didn't give me a better shave. It still tugged slightly, but a whole lot less than it did before. And it was a closer shave! Next time I'll try some XTG and I bet it'll be nice and smooth.

Thanks everyone!!