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I've generally found that I get the best shave by doing multiple passes. First pass WTG to remove the bulk, second pass ATG to get smooth and then a third pass XTG in only a couple areas (cheeks and...

That'd certainly work. I have a small (face sized) towel hanging near the sink that I use to keep my hands dry and a wet sponge laying on the vanity to wipe the accumulated lather/hair on. I...

You should make an effort to keep your straight dry when shaving. Rust on a razor is actually pretty easy to start and it's really not all that hard to keep the razor dry.

I've used canned foam (gel) shaving with a straight. It works but the lather was drier than I make either with a cream or soap. I did the rest of my prep the same but applied the gel with my hands...

You've gotten a lot of really good advice already but I thought I'd answer the two questions you posed directly.

You're making your blood vessels visible because you're shaving at too acute...