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Yessir, I would try without the oil, just to make sure that water really penetrates and wets the whiskers as much as possible.

A shave in a barbershop can be a wonderful experience.
Sadly, not...

I believe all the tips you have gotten in this thread will be all you would need to overcome these problems you are describing.
Keep at it, we all struggled in the beginning!

If I may suggest...