I'm still experimenting after a year, and at times a bit frustrated with the whole thing. Too bad I can't grow a beard. But, I read one of Lynn's posts about how the beard recedes after ten minutes or so after a shave. I noticed this yesterday. I had made one pass WTG and it felt like I could do a bit more. So I re-lathered to do another. It was then I noticed some irritation from the Musgo Real cream, but I pressed onward. I ended with a close shave which lasted all day but I had some redness and irritation immediately afterward. Yes, I had been getting some close shaves for four consecutive days. I am always mindful of pressure and angle.

I know part of it may be the cream even though I haven't had a problem with this one before.

Am I making my first pass too close?

Should I make a second pass with water only, like one web site, Razor Central, says?

What about this beard retraction stuff?

It makes me wonder if I can stop after one pass or am I going too close on the first one.