I have shaved with a straight all of 4 times. I can defenatly see a difference between my first shave and my 4th. I am finally getting the ange that is correct for my face i hope. I do half my face at a time and try to keep my lather hot. I soak my face first with a hot face cloth and put hot water in my mug with my soap and brush. Does any one know of a way to keep the lather hot enough to do my whole face or do i need to keep doing half my face at a time?