So for Christmas I got my first straight razor set-up! Includes: Professionally honed 6/8 full-hollow Dovo straight razor, badger hair brush, mug and shaving soap, and a beginner’s strop. For my first shave I just tried WTG and that turned out fine, only a pin prick size cut for when I was sizing up my neck. Today went through and tried a across and against the grain and got about two nicks and a tiny slash, haha.

Any tips for holding the razor? Do you switch hands or do you stay with one. What are good ways to make sure you get a close shave, I had a bit of a hard time along my jaw line and close to my ears?

Any other tips would be appreciated!