Rough start, but it will get better!

I also nicked my strop and then dinged my razors edge on the faucet putting a nick in it within the first week of SR shaving. My face was so red from razor burn I looked like I had a monster sunburn. Took a month or two to get good shaves, but totally worth the journey.

Now I've been SR shaving solely for over 2 years and I still can't wait till the next shave.

Stick with it and it will be worth it!

Regards,

JC