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    Yes, both razors were honed by different people. I have a 3" red latigo strop and a cloth strop. I keep both very taught, and quickly learned the stroke-turn on spine-stroke rhythm. I know I'm keeping the edge and spine in contact with the strop. 20 strokes on cloth, followed by 40 strokes on leather, and another 20 strokes when I'm done shaving.

    It's got to be my technique, right?
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    Good, your taking care of the basics. The best thing you can do is to meet up with an experienced straight razor user in your area and have them check out your razors. As a starting point for that here is a link to the Get Togethers forum here on SRP. Look for planned and past razor meets in your area then start contacting members who might be in your area.

    Get Togethers and Meetings

    This is the best advice I an give you, hope it helps.
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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    Okay, I did some more reading last night. This morning I made a more wet lsther that seemed a little slicker than normal. When I shaved, I tried steepening the angle of the blade, and it seemed to reduce the tugging a bit. I did 3 WTG passes, and could have stopped there, but because I wanted closer, I finished with my DE for a BBS. Some mild irritation, but not bad.
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    Keep on experimenting with the lather, pressure( lite touch), and most of all the angle. The spine of the razor should be very close to your skin. Start by laying the razor flat and see what the results are. You will be surprised. Then the next shave raise the spine off the skin just a bit. etc.
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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