Thread: How do I get closer

As most have already pointed out, you are still dealing with learning curve issues at the present and it's probably unrealistic to expect great results yet. Don't worry, you'll get those results soon enough if you don't give up. One observation based on your prep and shave process, you need about 3 times as many passes on your strop. That's assuming that you are counting 1 stroke towards you and 1 stroke away as a pass.

Bear in mind that you are now shaving with a single exposed blade without the benefit of any mechanical aids like safety bars etc. You're doing fine, just stick with it and keep asking questions.

Edit: Somehow I got that exclamation point icon in the header by mistake. Posting on an iPad using all 20 fingers, I guess. :-(