Quote Originally Posted by SRNewb View Post
Don't sweat the DE cleanup. It's already been said that that is the way a lot of us learned. Getting the technique down can take a while, and pushing yourself with a straight IMO is not a great idea. Slow and steady, and as bloodless as you can, wins the race.
For me, it took at least two months to really be confident in my ability to shave with the straight. Hang in there. Patience is a virtue that will be rewarded.
spot on there srnewb