Never gave the razor hold angle much thought until I saw this. Have a coarse heavy beard and this morning looked at the angle. Probably at about 45 degrees using an old Dovo 5/8 full hollow. That razor came from my wife about 40yrs ago and it shaves slicker than snail snot. It has always been a top notch shaver. I occasionally use an old 4/8 DD or a 5/8 Case; will have to give them a whirl and see how I hold them. I guess ignorance is bliss since I don't remember back far enough to when I didn't get a good shave with a straight.