Hello Friend

Im new to straight shaving aswell. I have been straight shaving for 5-6 weeks only, however I am now starting to get some really close shaves...
I will say to you what was said to me. Just remember the BASICS... Once you have done that, you must then use them when you shave.

My first two weeks of shaving were good but not great. But of course after two weeks only I didnt expect it to be... It wasnt untill the 4 week mark that I realised I wasnt in any way stretching my skin. I was recalling every basic before every shave, but was not implementing them all... Follow what the guys above have said. The veteran shavers upon this site are a wealth of knowledge. Lastly within the basic rules of straight shaving, pressure / force is said to not be needed. This 100% correct. I turned such a big corner when learning that less pressure on the blade is more shave on the face... Please lets us know how it goes... GOOD LUCK!