So when I started with a straight I decided to follow all the advice i got on here pretty strictly.After several shaves just cheeks wtg I progressed on an on. Tonight I made the decision to slowly try atg. No big deal with a DE but a bit intimidating with a straight. I started an was going well. Kept at it an just finished my first complete wtg xtg atg all with a straight! Excited an what a excellent shave! Huge thanks to every one of you that have helped me along the way. :tu