As my screen name implies my facial hair is tough and tends to destroy whatever dares try to cut it. I've been shaving with straights for about a year; I only have bought two but I'm wondering if there's a specific style or steel type or technique that will make this go a bit smoother. I have two non-stainless razors and my 4/8 gives me a significantly better shave then my cheaper 5/8. Of course the 4/8 I bought was higher end then my 5/8 and the steel may just be better. Would I have better luck with stainless steel maybe? Or a different blade length? Or is this all in my technique?