Hello my name is David and I just started straight razor shaving about 1 week ago. I have been a dbl edge user for the past 4 yrs. But, decided that I would try my hand at this. So far so good I guess. Razor feels like it is pulling the hair, which I imagine is technique. But, my 4th shave last night and it is almost as close as my dbl edge. Anyway there you go.