What follows is probably an excellent example of why round point straights are so often recommended for noobs.

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That's not blood, or bleeding. It is better described as light abrasions. They are not cuts; but I'm sure if I was using a square point, it would be a different story.

This was taken at work, the DAY AFTER my first SR shave. Those marks, with the possible exception of one or two, were not there when I went to bed that night after my shave. Obvious things must be stated. I was still learning how to navigate the hollows of my neck with the SR. And was taught by the best teacher we have available, the razor itself, to be mindful of the entirety of the blade.

I have learned. Now others may learn from my hard knocks example.