Well I did it, my second shave.

I took a very long and hot shower, and soaked my face for about 20 minutes.

Stroped slowly (before the shower) 15x on the linen side and 80x on the leather side. I didnt shake the brush this time, and the lather was MUCH better.

The difference this time? 95 percent less pulling.

My cheeks went decently but everything else, it was like the razor was missing all the hair. It glided over the face smoothly this time, but wasnt really cutting.

After shaving, I still retained my 5 oclock shadow. My chin and neck hair is about .25mm to 1 mm long. Its random. I tried different angles of the blade, from about a 40 degree, all the way down to a 15, the hair just does not want to cut at skin level. How much pressure should I be applying?

I did two north to south passes.

My lip went much better this time. I did a diagonal pass on it, and it cut smoothly. Although, there is still a shadow. And roughness when I rub my hand over it, but if I could get the rest of my face at least "shaved" like this, I will be happy. I did however have a bit of burn on my lip, but that went away thanks to the geo f trumpers coral skin food. I envisioned problems, so I got the best aftershave I could afford hehe.

I would also like to add, I paid extra special attention this time to stretching the skin. Wherever the razor touched, skin was stretched tight.

Any input?