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So true, Utopian.

So, for the record:

1. get a decent razor
2. get in shave ready
3. shave with it
4. keep it as sharp as you recieved it from your 'honemeister'.
5. ENJOY!!!

I definately second that you get your blade honed by an expert.
I really pays off to klnow what your starting point is.
If you set out without any knowledge, it's hard to figure out when you're...