Thread: How does it feel

It feels like winning.........

Seriously though, this sounds very typical for the first few gos. Straights are one of those things that takes seemingly forever to pick up. Blade angle is very important, and if it is not just so it doesn't seem to work. I remember my first few shaves I could have sworn that my razor was as dull as an economics lecture.

Keep at it, and you will start getting "the touch." There are some basic pointers that will get you in the right direction, but the #1 thing is simply practice. Things will just start falling into place and get easier and easier. There is a good reason why this is always referred to as an art - and why safety razors replaced straights so fast! There really is something unique about straight razors though, and they will bring you closer to shaving Nirvana than anything!

Good luck, keep us posted!