I was reading through some of the posts on the beginners forum and I thought to myself.... is it possible to revert back to the technique of a beginner?

I haven't been using a straight razor for too long, only a little over a year, so I remember very clearly the pulling and uncomfortable shaves with the severe razor burn. Heck, I still slice myself occasionally. That being said, I never really had the pulling feeling again after the first week or so (not that I want to or have tried). Isn't it strange how that happens? Nearly killing yourself one day then smooth shaves the next?

kind of like riding a bike, really. except with a bike, it's a lot more embarrassing when you mess up because normally you're in public.