I've had a dozen or so barber strait shaves and have decided on to persue this thing as a more frequent shave rather than a treat. the problem i am running into (and somewhat struggled with in the barbers chair) was the density and coarsness of my beard. i am looking to the experts here for product and technique help to get around this. My Blades all pass the "wet thumbnail test" and i am having massive friction problems that i never had with the same routine with the old mach 3.

Currently:
Only ever shave after a shower
Conditioner on the face in the shower
Using Pirates Cove Coconut Soap

Any Help or suggestions would be fantastic!!!!!!