i took the plunge and dove right in i bought a 5/8 'Special Coiffeur’ razor by Thiers-Issard. i made it through the shave and only nicked under my jaw once, thought that was pretty good. when i am shaving though it seems as though it is tugging a bit on the harder to get to areas like the chin and jaw line. i feel as though i am keeping a good angle so i was wondering if it could be the razor wasnt shave ready as it says it is. but like ive read on the forums most of the time when you buy a new razor it is not shave ready. on my second shave i gave it a pretty good stropping with the linen side first and then the leather and it felt better but still tugging a bit on the chin areas. is this just not having enough practice? thank you guys for the help.

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its true what yall say from the first time you do a straight razor shave you a hooked. i really look forward to my shaves now