hi all im new here im 24 years old im going to try and master the art of shaving with a straight razor. ive done alot of reading on the subject and i would mainly like to turn my shaving nightmare into a pleasurable experience. i have thick wirey facial hair. i currently use a gillette pro series razor with replaceable cartridges a 6pack of these are about 40 bucks. i typically get about 4 shaves per razor. i dont know if its my skin or my hair that makes it so challenging but i have to shower before i shave, if i dont i look like i came off of a battle field and i cannot shave everyday i have to wait for the stubble to become long wich i do not like but its too painful otherwise. i come to you guys for help. any suggestions, preshave advice, oils, soaps, creams. am i doing something wrong? thank you in advance.