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I hate to admit this:

. . . I haven't used a straight razor for a few months.

My technique with an EJ DE89 and a Feather blade has gotten pretty good in that time. Practice makes perfect.

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When you shave, and your face feels raw and cut-up, that's "more aggressive".

When you shave, and there's more stubble left than you're used to, that's "less aggressive" or "milder".

The...

I have used almond oil, Astroglide, and two different hair conditioners as pre-shave "oils". They all work. As described previously, put a little on your face before you apply lather.

For the...