And also don't forget to stretch your skin when shaving.Alot of guys seem to be more worried about following the same direction as each other it seems or just direction in general.every face is different.Stay away from ATG if you can as well.I keep a piece of chamoise cloth hanging nearby to wipe my blade down.Works very well and is easy on the blade.Learned that one from the 1950 shaving manual here and Mr. Abrams. JM2cents.