I am a straight razor noob, I love the experience of straight shaving. I have 2 shaves under my belt with the Hart straight lots with the feather AC with super pro blades etc.

I have been told that the second shave should be smoother from the manufacture.

So far all I feel is hard tugging I could let the razor sit on my face WTG and even with the blades weight it wont move! Going ATG I watched the blade bounce back from the beard hairs! The pre shave and shave cream were slick as you know what so thankfully no blood just frustration. The results were a close shave that was painful to achieve.

I think there is an easy answer to solve this problem I just don't have the knowledge? Any ideas I would gladly appreciate!