So, made my first attempt at a straight razor shave. Surprised myself by having a nice smooth (with the grain pass) right out of the gate. Then switched hands to tackle the left (non-dominant) side of my face...and the wheels fell off.

My razor instantly dulled in my left hand, and snapped back to life in the right. My hand shook, more than usual. The left side of my face looked like a dog with the mange.

Any of you have similar problems? Any tips?

Darren