Rob, may I recommend a copy of Lynn's CD? It's worth its weight in gold. In it he recommends (and I can attest to it) that it's best to start with the area between the sideburns and jawline, and WTG only. Finish the remainder of your shave with what you were using before. Do this until you are comfortable with the angles and manipulation. As you get more confidence add other facial areas, and XG and ATG. No reason to hurry. Be patient. In no time you will know what is truly like to shave!!

I have been using straights for a little less than 3 months now and just starting to get that coveted BBS. Yes, I have had my share of nicks (and a few downright cuts) along the way. But I am finally arrinving there...