Well it has been a few weeks now since my re-intro to straights. It really is going so much better. I have gotten my face stretching techniques back down and have not nicked my self in a while. My skin is also responding as well. I have quite a few frost bite scars on my face so any thing I can do to make it easier is welcomed. I have purchased a wedge from eBay and waiting its arrival to give something new to explore. I also have been using some Thayer's and vitamin E oil as after shave and for me the combo really works. I finally enjoy shaving again!