Thread: Asking advice for the left side of my face...

Hi Gents,
I am a 50-yr-old "Newbie" who has been "wet shaving" for many years (bearing in mind that I have sported a beard for about 15 of those years) with the common, over-the-counter Gillette, Shick, or whatever was on sale blade. The latest was when Gillette sent me a free "Fusion" razor in the mail. Maybe it is mid-life crisis, but I have always wanted to be able to shave with a real straight edge blade. After reading Christopher Moss' article on the Internet, I decided to go for it. I purchased a great straight-edge razor, hand honed, along with all the necessary accompaniments for a great shave. I have been practicing, and, with no MAJOR injuries, am quite proud of myself. However, I cannot get a good shave on the left side of my face (I am right-handed). According to Moss' article, you "change hands for the other side of the face". I have absolutely no skills whatsoever with the left hand, and this is how I put the gash on my neck.
I called my 78-yr-old Dad for advice, and he told me that when he turned 18, his father passed down his own straight razor to him - he tried it once, and cut up his face so badly that he never picked it up again and turned to an electric (shiver) razor instead.
So I'm turning to you guys for advice. So far, I am using the straight edge OK, but finish up the left side of my face and neck with the "Fusion", just out of convenience.
Any advice or suggestions? Thanks guys, I'm glad you're here!