I can go against the grain fine with a DE, but am not feeling that comfortable with a straight yet. Minor attempts have seen the razor seeming to come to a screeching halt as it hits the whiskers, which aren't pointing in a cooperative direction. It easily feels like the blade could sink into my face instead, so I haven't pursued it.

Any tips beyond stretching the skin tight, and perhaps lowering the angle of the blade? I'd really like to be able to do it, as my straight shaves as yet haven't been as close as the 3-passers I do with a DE.

Thanks, Mark