Good evening!! My name is Steve and I would like to first thank everyone at SRP for the information, advice and encouragement that is provided to those who elect to go the straight razor route. I attempted my first straight shave this morning which consisted of doing both cheeks and the area below the jawline. I thought it went very well considering that I decided to use my left hand in addition to my right. I also believe that the razor, a Geneva Cutlery 5/8, was so well honed by Chris Ellison that it contributed greatly to a fairly successful first shave. As mentioned many times here one has to be aware of angle, go slow, and, above all, be patient. Patience not always being the easiest virtue to attain!!