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Most of the time razor burn comes from using to much pressure, shaving over the same spot to many times, going against the grain, not enough lather and lubricated skin,... all partially leading to...

This is what I have learned after nearly 28 years of DE/Str8 shaving. take it for what it's worth.
A DE and straight both take technique and a learning curve as what works well for your type of skin...