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I'll try cutting down passes. Thing is, if I do frequent shaving, I get irritated starting by the first pass. Though I guess that's damage due to the prior shave.

When I hone, I inspect my blade...

Oh yeah, I have been straight razor shaving for about 2 years now.

I don't know... even with a professionally honed razor, I have problems shaving too frequently. If I wait a few days, I can get a super close shave with no irritation, etc.

Here's my process:
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Usually, I shave every third or fourth day! Even every other day can be rough on my face -- redness, bumps, irritation, rash. I like to get real close, though, so only by the third day is it...