Thanks for all your replies especially the video. LOL get me now with my fancy phrases

I am aware of some of the above, as the very first thing I did with the shavette was to try the coup de maître and I cut myself immediately the blade touched my skin and subsequently while trying to hold it above my skin while deciding where to cut next - accidentally touching down and slicing sideways.

I think I should keep using the shavette then a little while longer in light of above comments because I need more discipline and to pay more attention. (I also wear spectacles and its difficult seeing without them, through a smeary mirror in a steamy room after a shower, with no thru-the-mirror-coordination!).