...when you get the lather, angle, pressure, and grip right. Today I had my best straight razor shave yet. 3 Passes and a couple very minor nicks and hardly any razor burn. I even tried a little scything action for kicks!My stropping was great and I didn't get even a microscopic nick on the strop. I just wanted to share that and thank the SRP forum members for all their contributions that have allowed me to get this point.