I had my first decent shave this morning. It was my 5th shave with a SR. I was using a Dovo Shavette and Tabac Soap. I did one WTG and one XTG pass. Still have some irritation but significantly less than the first four shaves. I used Witch Hazel after followed by a cold water rinse and then a cheap Gillette Balm. The balm burned more than the Witch Hazel, is that normal? I think i need a different balm. There were only two places where i drew enough blood to warrant the Styptic pencil.