Excellent post - more please !!

I've been straight shaving for only a couple of weeks. The only real problems i've encountered is when I've 'pushed too far' instead of consolidating on what i'd learnt/achieved.

If I were give one piece of advice to a newbie from a newbie, it would be to take your time to learn your face.

I've now got to the stage where I can get a comfortable & farely close shave without irritation and cuts in 1-2 passes. I'm really pleased i've now got to grips with my upper lip, and the only real problem area for me is under the chin/jawline.

One thing I have noticed is that when using the Mach3 I tended to shave only every other day because of irritation and ingrown hairs. However, with straight shaving I'm able to shave every day.

Northpole