Well, I did shave #2 and got the same results. :td
1. I shaved after a nice shower
2. Used AOS sandelwood soap (had a nice wet lather)
3. Stropped the razor (I had to use my 100% leather belt as some said to do)
My face still dried out pretty fast (as it did with the first shave with a straight). I still had that "pulling" sensation on my whiskers (keeping in mind I had 2 days growth). Between my face drying and the pulling I had to stop after one pass and go to the Fusion and got a close shave. No bumps no razor burn. I applied Proraso pre/after shave cream and then a small amount of Anthony oil free mouisturizer. I got my other razor from Lynn today and will try that razor in the morning with my Crabtree & Evelyn almond oil shave cream. I dont know what else to do about my face getting so dry so fast :shrug:. or the pulling :(