JL,

1 - It could have been the angle, I have a mustache so no
experience shaving there.

3 - If you are talking about getting the razor in the right position
to shave cross grain here is what I do. I extend the outward,
so it's like an open knife. I remember another forum member,
I believe AFDavis said he did this.

4 - Is there anyway that the angle could have not been right
or that you used a little too much pressure?

As far as the prep goes I'm sure that it probably wasn't an issue.
It's interesting though that the shave before the shower was
better than the one afterward. I get just a good of a shave from
just washing my face.

Wish I could have offered more.

Good Luck,


Terry