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For what it's worth, I haven't found pre-shave oils to be any benefit, but YMMV. I wash my face very wetly with Dove soap and rinse, again very wetly, then go right to face lathering while my face...

Each step is an adventure. Watch the stopping part of Lynn's DVD since you have it. He's a great coach!

Congratulations! That sounds pretty much like my first modern era R. Aust SR shave (my first try was 35 years ago). Keep at it and keep following your instinct on when to pause, stop and revisit...