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I believe the repeated hot towel applications and the shorter softer strokes also make a difference too. Maybe your experience will be as fortunate as mine, Catalin.

I used the multiple hot towel application and tried the skin stretching that you recommended and it worked wonderfully. I'm finally getting a nice smooth shave and no irritation. Thanks guys.

I haven't tried that yet but I definitely will. I slowed down a little while shaving today, lightened up the pressure (I had to look in the mirror to assure I was even removing lather) and worked on...

I soak my brush in hot water while I get in the shower. While I'm in the shower I was my face and cover it with a steaming hot towel. I sometimes add a layer of lather and repeat. Then I get out of...

Did you mean a 30 degree angle with the grain? Or to keep the angle of the razor at 30 degrees during the shave?

I've been shaving with a straight for about 2-3 weeks now. The blade is ultra sharp and I have no problems on any part of my face. I don't even have problems shaving my neck and under my chin....