Originally Posted by
Dr_Phong
Congrats! My advice: Shave, shave alot for a long time. Don't worry about doing it right, as long as you don't filet your cheeks off. On my first shave I thought the razor would glide across my face with ease. It doesn't, unless you have peach fuzz for whiskers. I think the angle of your razor against your skin is more important than what shave cream you use, or even how sharp the razor is. Einstein experimented with what made the best shaving soap and found that water worked as well as anything else.
Try every product you can get your hands on and as many razors as you can afford. You'll find the perfect combination for you. For me, this what makes straight razor shaving so enjoyable.