well I suppose I might have screwed up enough last nite (first ever attempt) to make dramatic improvements tonite...again I only used the straight razor wannabe (shavette) on the right side of my face and after three or four re-lathers it is fairly close to BBS. Also there was zero burning afterwards tonite - that has to be a good sign of improvement. So it is upward and onward for me and this process. Loving the ride so far - thanks to all of yall for the sharing of knowledge in this area (and others) and for all of your encouraging words.

Cheers are on me tonite...drink up folks