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Yes, this is what I was thinking, perhaps my edge isn't good enough. DE blades (I think) are always going to be sharper, but I believe that the proper edge on a straight is more than sharp enough.
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Thank you for that, I am stretching my skin. I am getting a comfortable shave all round, I will try the neck trick tomorrow.

That's the only problem with this hobby, once you get another...

I was tasked with teaching my nephew how to shave the other day. His mother didn't want me to show him the art of the straight razor, (probably wise he is still very young) so I cracked out my DEs...