I just got my first straight razor from the BST(a Dubl Duck Dwarf), and I couldn't wait until morning to try it out. I have to admit that I was nervous when I got the razor to my face and almost gave up without trying. I toughed it out, lathered up with some Mama Bear's Hydrogen and went for it. I planned on just doing my cheeks, but everything was going so smooth, I did my whole face. The only problem I ran into was the West to East pass on my neck. So I finished that up with my Progress. No cuts, nicks, or blood. I did manage to get a little razor burn though. One thing I really liked about the straight razor....I can get those hard to reach places like under my nose and the corners of my mouth. I will definately be a life long straight razor shaver.