First owner may have buggered up the edge, if you read here much you should start with a shave ready edge! But I'll say this , get it done so that variable is taken care of , then the next thing is, you don't know how to shave yet! It will take time and learning all over a new skill set, plus learn to stretch the skin properly. And by the way the La Toja shave stick, it's very good so don't hold it against him, this guy was new and didn't really know what he was doing cause of being a newbie hisself but he sent you good stuff just use it right and you will ve fine, but don't think it's an overnight process,, a few months from now you will be able to judge an edge,, good luck. Tc