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Well, I took the atg plunge today, and I'm glad I did! It seems that my poor technique at the time (1 week into straight shaving) was to blame for my atg irritation. Now, I can finesse my way through...

This is what I'm gonna try:

Strop
Shower
Alum
Lather
Shave

Tomorrow that is

ATG does get me smooth, but leaves me red and bumpy!

My beard grows pretty much parallel to my skin, and stretching does very little to stand it up. I have been experimenting with my lathering procedure so here it is.

1. Lather (duh)
2. Strop while...