I jest, of course


Quote Originally Posted by Rajagra View Post
You learn very quickly during the first few shaves with a straight. You start with practically zero relevant skill, but almost immediately you develop muscle memory that helps you make safe confident strokes. Soon you have forgotten those early, nervous steps. Then one day as you are nonchalantly swiping the blade over your face you ask yourself: "Wait, how the hell am I doing all this WITHOUT cutting myself?"

The situation really is reversed completely. Your assumption (and fact) becomes that you can shave without serious injury.

Trust me, the fear of the blade fades quickly. You just need to remind yourself to respect it.

Don't give up!