Well went at it again tonight, 3rd shave with the new razor and first time with no blood or burn. I think its a combination of my skin getting conditioned to it and my skills improving. First pass straight down, second pass at an angle(not to the against the grain point yet). But none the less got a very close shave with not irritation like I usually get from a mac3 or electric type. This time I used a very hot wet towel on the face for a few mins before hand once with just water, then I lathered up and applied it again for a few mins. Seemed to help more than just wetting the face with warm water or even a shower. Also paid very close attention to angle and very light touch, let the weight of the 1904 do the work.