You should feel no pain. It has been about a month and a half and I am getting good shaves. The test is Bay Rum splash. If it doesn't burn, you are good to go. The DVD is invaluable.
1. When starting out only do one pass. Not the greatest shave, live with it. Get use to the touch and feel for a week or so. I started with a 7/8 and it is harder to maneuver but smoother and easier to get it going,as it were
2. A dull razor is your enemy. You will develop bad habits. You can still shave with a dull razor but when you finally do get a sharp razor you will make your face raw because you will be using to much pressure. Besides a dull razor will shave you but it will leave a lot behind.
3. The angle is very important. The flatter the blade is against your face and still shave the easier it is on you face.
4. Shaving with a sharp razor is easy and it will glide over your face and takes a fairly light touch.
I am new at this also but I have made every mistake in the book and there are some of the top on my list of mistakes.
Well guys where did I go wrong? I know these because they were the mistakes that I made and was to shy to ask about.
Take Care,
Richard