Thanks CaliforniaCajun! Great links too! I've seen both videos and they make it look effortless. I did notice something when I watched the shaving video again though. He is very confident in his strokes. The best shave I did so far I remember not being nervous and being pretty confident in my strokes. Maybe the other shaves I was being a little too tentative and that's why the razor was grabbing. I just wasn't confident.

My only worry though is that when my razor does need refreshing with CrOx that I won't realize it and still think it's my technique. Everything I've read says the only true test is the shaving test to tell when it needs refreshing. Well, you see my dilemma. Razor grabs, technique or refresh? But like Chevhead said, if I'm getting a good one every 2nd or 3rd shave it's probably my lack of skill.

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement guys! I've gotten really good suggestions on this site. The most helpful so far is the alum block recommendation for this newb with razor burn. Great site! I'll keep at it.