Thanks.... I almost got depressed bc people said its easier with new cards.
You often need to 'break in' new cards in order to get them to faro smoothly. Also, try doing the faro from the top down and then the bottom up to see which way works better for you. (Alternatively, try doing it with the cards face-up rather than face-down). How the cards were cut from the sheet they were printed on also makes a difference so you'll often find it's easier one way than the other.
I learnt the Faro from the explanation in Harry Lorayne's 'Close Up Card Magic'. The description in there is excellent and really helped me get to grips with it. After that it's just lots practice in order to find that 'sweet spot' where the cards interweave nicely. It's a matter of finding just the right amount of pressure to apply.
To be honest, I've always found the hardest part to be perfectly cutting 26 cards, though I can hit it most of the time these days. Luckily most of the tricks I do only involve a Straddle Faro at most so it's not something I practice.
If you need any more tips, feel free to ask!
Rev
*PS: How long have you been into card magic? Previous posts on these forums very much suggest you are a beginner, in which case there are much more important things you could be learning rather than the Faro. Not trying to discourage you by any means, just I would consider even the Straddle Faro to be at best an intermediate card move. I was in magic over ten years before I even attempted to learn it!