Today I had shave número uno. It went okay I guess. Spent over an hour. Didn't get near as close as I was expecting to. I completed my entire face twice, WTG. Finished up with my electric and then slapped some Proraso pre-shave cream on my face and called it a night.

I only had a few days growth, but the razor was very tuggy/pully. It came honed from Larry at Whipped Dog, so I know it's honed. Lather seemed good as well. I did a hot towel to the face twice before applying lather. Held blade angle at about 30 degrees and made short strokes.

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? My chin and upper lip were the most difficult. Razor didn't cut close at all on my chin and neck it seemed like (looks like I'll have to shave across on my neck, sigh).

My wife is still laughing at me. But I'm determined to get this right. I'll revisit in a couple days.