Originally Posted by
tcrideshd
+1 on what Bob said , you can get a very good shave with the right set up and practice. I shaved 44 years with a DE before going to a straight, I think it really helped me get to where I am in only 9 months, and yes the ball end tech is very mild, I use a fat boy adjustable on the 8 setting and a red tip flare , mostly I use feather blades , and when I,m done its BBS, my shaves from a straight are not that much better and some days not as good , maybe 44 years from now ill have it down pat!, but I enjoy the straights . it wont take long before you get it , just remember your lessons on the straights, prep, proper angle , stretch the skin and have fun doing it tc