+1 on this. I just switched to a straight so I had a lot of time with a shavette and got my technique down and learned what sharp is. When I went to a straight, it may have been shave ready but it wasn't as sharp as I was used to and although there was a transition (and still is) from shavette to straights I was well versed in the basics. Make sure you have a sharp blade and then stick to one and work everything out. My dovo best quality is now sharper than my shavette with a feather blade and I just had one of the best shaves of my life!!