I am a newbie, I have been shaving with a straight since just before the crash. The blade I have been using I honed myself . well I recently finished honing a second razor this one has a slight smile. Now I don't even pretend to be a honemeister, but I think it is as sharp as the other razor I honed. Problem is it is hard to shave with. Due to the curve less blade contacts my face at one time, and both the toe and the heal seem to be above the skin. Then if I am trying to use the toe to get at a small place I have to hold the blade at a different angle. Then to top it all off The shave was not as close as I have been getting, and caused more irritation.

Does any one have any tips fore shaving with a smile besides just keep trying?