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Read this if you haven't. First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Wiki

You tube vids are great visuals although some guys are just showing off or showing advanced methods.

Then maybe it has. If the hairs cut clean without pulling then look to use less pressure. You may also look at angle. start with the blade against your face and no more than 2 widths of the spine...

Honed. I have never had a new razor but the general consensus is they are not as sharp as a pro honed razor. Stropping may help but probably not. That is another thing that is as important to learn...

So it is only factory sharp ? If so I hear it could be a lot better. If you bought it from somebody that uses one and hones then you can look directly at technique .

Could be a number of things for sure. As said so well by xenophon. Sharp razor is the first must. Light pressure will help you learn to feel the hairs being cut and keep the razor off the skin. It...