Congrats on your first shave.I'm glad it was a pleasant experience.As your confidence grows,you'll find it easy to attack your various beard idiosyncrasies.I use both hands and have from the beginning,but if the one handed method works-keep at it.

Success with a Str8 razor is very satisfying.Once you realize that you aren't going to cut your throat when the steel touches your skin it really becomes fun. Hopefully you'll look forward to your next shave.