Thanks again all. I shaved with the straight again today (2 passes WTG) and again got a passable shave with no cuts. I'm really trying to take my time and go light, and that is making a big difference. I'm also getting into a routine on "how to order" my strokes. It's a lot different than the "one side, then the other, and then the goatee" that I use with a DE razor, but it seems to be working and I no longer feel like I'm experimenting with every stroke. Thanks again for the tips and the encouragement.