When I started shaving with straight razors, I didn't have the "big picture" in mind. I focused on the shave to the detriment of preparation. I think if I would have had an outline, similar to that shown below, that placed all the major elements of a good shave experience in front of me, it would have helped. I would have been more balanced in my approach.

The outline is rough, dashed together quickly. But, useful or confusing in concept?

FACE
--------Preparation
----------------Applicants----------------Water, soaps, oils
----------------Temperature--------------Hot, cold
--------Shave
----------------Movement-----------------Stretching
BLADE
--------Preparation
----------------Sharpness
----------------Smoothness----------------Bevel
----------------Straightness
--------Shave
----------------Elevation-----------------Typically, 30 degrees
----------------Pressure------------------Light
----------------Direction------------------WTG, XTG & ATG
----------------Motion--------------------Straight, scything, slicing

I reviewed the Wiki, and didn't find an outline like this. There are great wiki's for each of the elements!

As a cross check of the inclusiveness of the above outline, think of the most commonly dispensed advice. Is it contained in a category above?