I'm around 30 shaves in with a straight shaving nearly everyday. I'm to the point where I can make it through a whole WTG shave with no cuts or irritation. I've only tried XTG and ATG a couple times, but was getting nicks, so I stopped.

My prep is basic. I shower, soak my brush, strop, wet my face, build and apply lather, and shave. Post shave I apply some Nivia after shave balm to my whole face.

Some observations thus far...

My cheeks are just as smooth as my Mach 3 with one pass. Blade glides nicely and no irritation or pulling at all. Right side is a little better than left but not all that noticeable. More of a comfort thing during the shave because I'm right handed.

Neck stuble is not quite as short as the cheek area. Not sure what is causing this as I try to keep the same angle. Also, most of my neck I don't get any pulling at all, but on the sides of my Adam's apple there is sometimes some pulling sensation.

Under nose and chin still leaves considerable stuble. More so than on my neck. I have to touch this up with the Mach 3 for a smooth shave. I also feel a slight tugging/pulling sensation in this area. Not sure why, but I'm still equating it to my technique based on the success of the rest of the shave.

I rotate 4 razors right now and the results are the same with each. Razors are sharp and I'm pretty certain there is no issue on that end. Just wondering if anyone has any advise for getting rid of the stuble on the first pass so that cheeks and the rest of my face match up. I typically would only shave WTG with my Mach 3 so I'm hoping to get the same results with the straight.