The only thing I would second here is to get Lynn's DVD and watch it. It will pretty much answer all your questions. The only other suggestion is just go slow and don't expect a great shave at first. Just do the basic strokes and mainly get used to holding and maneuvering the straight. The shaves will come later. Its when guys get anxious and try and do more than their skill allows that they get themselves into trouble.

When you get that new razor just be very careful when you strop, don't ruin the edge.