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Two suggestions. Get rid of the electric. My skin is so sensitive that I have neve been able to use one for a clean shave. The passes over the skin really irritatte, and it takes time to recover. ...

I have extremely sensitive skin. I apply medication every day. I also need 3 passes to get an acceptable shave. So, that's what I do every day, without an irritation problem.

The bottom line...

JSCOTT, to me it sounds like your stropping and honing may have improved and had a lot to do with it. What makes me think that is the description of the pulling. Typically, that has to do with...

I had the same problem. I have to go forward to go against the grain on my jaw and upper neck. I'm right handed and I do it on the left side of my face by using the lower heel of the blade and...

You're right though. That's probably the main purpose. With a sharp razor, whatever protrudes gets cut.

You got good advice here. Let me see if I can add anything.

It's likely a rookie problem but not just for the reasons stated so far. Go to my gallery. i have a shot article I wrote on neck...