Feng_Li

Welcome to the forum and the world of straights.

As far as the soap you may try using a little more
water.

As for stroping try using a little more pressure on
the leather. And as Tony advised - go slow - speed
doesn't help a bit.

All in all it sound like you had a good first experience
with a straight. From here it will only get better and
you will find yourself actually looking forward to shaving.

Now all you have to do is resist the urge to start buying
more straights, soaps, creams etc. etc.

Keep us posted on your progress.


Terry