Firestart,

No, my problem is that I can't get a decent with the grain pass on my chin. I've used several different straights and two DEs. The straights included a 5/8 full hollow and a 6/8 half hollow. (I haven't managed to get my wedge and 11/16 W&B up to snuff yet.)

I've tried reducing the angle to the point where the spine is touching my skin, and I've tried a 30-degree angle and points in between. My goal in the first pass is beard reduction, not smooth skin.

I'm going to keep at it, but the irritation is a big deterent. If I get a bad case of razor burn, I can't even get a decent shave with my DE for days.

I'm going to keep at it, and I'm sure I'll figure it out at some point.

Josh