Thread: how much is a straight supposed to pull?

Try using a slicker lather = you seem to need more water in you brush and beard and don't forget to re-lather as you need and especially( and obviously) between passes. A touch of shave oil *may* help, though I've never used it. Also be sure that there are no nicks on your strop and that your technique is good and do use a light hand and avoid hanging through at all costs because it will dull your blade.

Good luck! and five passes on a hone, very lightly, never hurt anyone!

-cubed1

Many new shavers experience pulling due to improper beard prep...lather needs needs time to penitrate the beard and skin pores to set up a lubricated surface...If you shave to quickly the skin can be dry underneath the lather which can cause the razor to pull skip or drag...lather your face then strop your razor applymore hot water compress and lather again...