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If the razor is not tugging it's probably OK at a minimum, depending on who honed it.

You probably just need more practice to get a closer shave, including stretch, angle, etc. At 4 shaves in you...

Welcome to the straights Nyhrum, it's a lot of fun. Initially keep your strokes short and light, the blade low and the lather wet. Don't hurry while your learning your face.

Cheers, Steve

Good job and welcome to straights! Go slow, re-lather if the lather dries and becomes tacky, use short strokes to begin with, keep the blade angle low and the pressure light. And get a good stretch. ...