Quote Originally Posted by smills View Post
Well the other day I took my second chance with a DE(grandpas old gillete fatboy?) nicked myself a few times, BURNED the heck out of my neck. Still waiting on my golden dollars from rup and had to shave so pulled out the disposible straight I have. No burn but several nicks. This after going extreme(for me)
balm
HOT towel
lather
hot towel
lather
shave
Steptic pencil
warm rinse
cold rinse
balm

Sure hope a REAL str8 fixes things
Most of us end up here because we dislike disposables for one reason or another but let me make it clear to you that it will not be the straight that "fixes things" but rather proper prep and proper technique.
Remember, it is rarely the tool that is the problem, so, when you get your new straight practice, practice, practice!