I've been reading this great site for a while and finally put my Clauss to work last night. It was a pretty pathetic shave especially around my chin area where my hair grows especially thick and I had to clean up with a safety. The good passes I was able to make on my cheeks, however, felt amazingly smooth afterwards. Can't wait for the courage and skill to do multiple passes and angles. One question: am I correct that it doesn't matter which side of the razor is facing you while shaving? I noticed that it's easier for me to hold it opposite of what most people in videos do when I'm hitting the right side of my face. Looking forward to becoming a full-time straight shaver with a little practice.