Yeah, I am very careful with the strokes. Thanks for the link Jimmy, I have done a lot of reading so far, still lots to do of course.
I was experimenting with getting the angles right last night as well. That is an area that needs paying attention too as well.

I keep hearing how a shavette is not as forgiving as a straight, does that mean I will find it a bit easier to get smooth strokes when I get the straight ?