Someone has been kind enough to "loan" me a straight. It is shave ready. But am I?

I know I'm going to cut/nick myself. I can live with that. I've checked Lynn's video, lots of good stuff there, can anyone tell me something to keep me wanting to try this?

How was your first shave?

Were you scared? (I am)

How long did it take you to get the "hang of it"?

I know we are all different, that is why I hope a few of you will answer so I can kind of get a curve.

Thamks,
Ken.