Thread: So I tried to go X the Grain.....

I recently began shaving with a SR for the first time ever. I'm using a Dovo 5/8 "Prima Klang." The first 5 shaves, all straight down, went well, no blood, no whiskers.
So I tried to go X-Grain. Not so good. I touched the razor to my face 2 times. I got 2 cuts. Not nicks, cuts. Being the wise individual I am, I stopped. I decided I should give my shinny new septic pencil a try. I had been warned that it "may sting a little." I now realize that "sting a little" means BURN LIKE THE FIRES OF HELL! (ok, I'm over it).
So I reviewed the grips page in the Wiki. After my face healed, I tried a completely different grip with great success. I shaved down with no blood, no whiskers and XG with no blood and even fewer whiskers!
Now, about the goatee....