For us newbies must always be vigilant of our shaving strokes! Just when I thought I had this str8 shaving down, never had nicks with a str8 except for zits or a mole on side of neck I've learned to avoid, got too casual with my strokes last night and paid for it with 3 pretty nicks. It was like I forgot how to shave, might have thought I was using a DE safety. So whatever you do always pay attention and respect the STR8! Probably won't be able to shave for a few days. Thanks for listening.