Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. There are plenty of guys with ultra tough beards shaving with a straight razor successfully. Note the threads devoted to head shaving. Much tougher density than a facial shave.

IME if you've gotten a smooth, close and comfortable shave with any alternative to a straight razor you should be able to get it with a truly shave ready straight as well. Sounds like a blade and/or technique issue.
This is how I feel, as I've gotten a good shave from someone -else- before, it's more than likely something I'm doing wrong.