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Striaght razor designs sells Dovo's best quality blade which is their cheapest model straight razor in that line. a very good starter razor. Edwin jagger has a DE model for about $35.00.:D

Also.....if you are using that foamy stuff in a can, go brush and soap instead...makes a huge difference.

First off...a shavette is not a good representitive of a straight razor as the blades are a bit brutal...so it's not you per se'. You will see a better learning curve on a straight. Till then....for...