Yeah I just don't have money for that DVD after dropping $250 on the whole kit, but I have looked at youtube videos and read the Art of the Straight Razor Shave thoroughly. I only apply the lightest pressure and it feels pretty fine going with the grain, but going across the grain or against the grain is where I have trouble and the razor either gets stuck in my stubble or begins to pull, so I don't want to force it with pressure. The chin though, doesn't glide well any way that I try and I end up having to finish off the job with my electric.

I don't use any preshave oils other than the shaving soap that came with it, a hot towel, and shower. Maybe I'm not stropping very well either... I barely put any pressure on the blade when I do, and I do 15 round trips on the linen and leather each.