Originally Posted by
earcutter
If it helps at all, I didn't get good feeling shaves for some time. Looking back, I think it was my stropping. But because I was determined, I decided that I would shave with nothing but my straight for a year. With the help of the gents here, I finally got it done - but it wasn't overnight.
Keep at it! If not for what you'll find are great shaves, but because it puts in in the category of win and small minority of men!! I hated having the blade but not knowing how to use it - hence the one year thing!
Sorry about the rough start, but congrats on getting started. Most importantly, welcome to SRP!!