Quote Originally Posted by ian452 View Post
Most of the razor burn was started by a straight razor (my first) I'd just bought, so you are probably correct about it being caused by technique - The DE just kept the nicks alive and well.
If the straight razor is good and sharp then it is mostly technique. As with using a DE minimal, as in no weight, on the blade and proper are angle are even more critical with a straight razor. For angle with a straight razor try between 1 and 2 spine widths gap between face and spine while shaving. Maybe take a few days off shaving to let your face heal up too.

Bob