Even though I started with a str8 about two years ago I've only started shaving with a str8 regularly very recently. I have yet to get a completely comfortable BBS shave. However, this morning was probably my best effort to date. Using my cheapo Zeva I went 60/120 on stropping cloth and leather as opposed to my normal 40/80. I soaked in a hot bath a while and then used Somerset's English shave oil (5 drops) which I let just sit on my face while I attempted to build a lather using Van Der Hagen soap. I was able to get a fairly thick lather that didn't dry out very quickly.

I did a full face WTG pass, an XTG pass on my cheeks, an ATG pass & finally another WTG pass, lathering between each. Finally I finished up with some Neutrogena Men Razor Defense post shave lotion. For once my face doesn't feel scraped, I ended up with no nics or cuts and I'm actually happy with my shave even though some stubble was left.