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So tonight was my first SE shave with an ever ready and a gem blade. An interesting experience. first pass was going well until I got below the lip and the razor just didn't want to cut. Didnt want to apply any pressure (saw the video about balancing it on your little finger) but it kind hovered there on the stubble. Definitely got the scraping toast sound everywhere else so think the angle was ok. Pretty much flat to the face. Persevered with a second pass against the grain. again good on neck and cheeks got to the bottom of my chin and again it didn't want to move. Both times thought it could have been the lather drying out so applied more with out improvement. decided to go across the grain. Had a few tiny weepers and was a bit sore. Decided to give it one WTG pass with the slant and exited the bathroom. Will persevere in a few days but wondered if perhaps they are not too great for longish stubble? I normally shave every other day. Any advice greatly appreciated. I will get back on the horse and try again.