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Thanks for the tips. I remember reading once that it's not a bad idea to shave last thing at night, because it means you'll go several hours (while you're sleeping) without touching your face. Which,...

So far, my attempts with the new razor have yielded good results. The stupid thing is, I'm cutting my face less, but have cut my left hand twice!

You're right, I am using a "budget" brush. I'm shaving later today, so I'll try your side to side idea.

That's very kind - pm sent:)

Apologies, I missed the fact that the sight unseen comes with strop

Whipped dog's cheapest "the works" (I assume I'd a strop etc.) is still £50

I have been using a blade for 4 shaves before changing it. This morning's shave was with a brand new blade

Thanks for all the replies. I'm not giving up on it. I know a smooth, comfortable shave is possible - even with a shavette! I know this because I've had them from a barber. I'm not going back, or...

Not using canned foam :)

If only it was that easy - but I don't drink! :)

Thanks for the offer, am UK based though, so I'm guessing that won't work.

I may look at some prices for other blades - can't hurt to look!

Have thought about it, but, again, money is a factor. Currently using Astra, which I was led to believe are pretty good.

Not sure if you can see it from the pictures, but my face is really red!

Thanks for the replies. I'm trying to use no pressure. On my cheeks, jawline & the first pass on my neck there are no cuts. I will experiment with angle though.

I'm now 9 shaves in with my shavette (can't afford a normal straight & don't want to bother with stropping). I'm still cutting myself a lot - although only in problem areas: upper lip, chin and when...