As some of you know ,I have tried Str8 razor shaving once before about 6-7 years ago .I gave it up due to the pain it was causing .After being turned on to SRP by a friend and lurking for awhile I decided to give it another try.I recently won a Wester's Str8 in the September giveaway.I stropped it up and decided to shave today.I knicked myself several times .And there was still some pulling .I am happy to report that it was alot less than my first attemp.And with the shaving balm I used the irritation and discomfort didnt last long.I want to thank the person that donated the razor for the giveaway, for a more pleasant experience than before . And I looking forward to many years of using the Str8 to get a nice smooth shave.