Gene Charleton here in College Station, Texas. I've just started learning how straight razors work. I've been shaving with a DE for quite a while and mix up a pretty mean bowl of lather. I've been shaving with the straight for about a week.

Now, the question: I am right-handed and use my right hand exclusively. When I reach across to shave the left side of my face, I have cut myself (short, vertical cuts) directly in front of my ear. Three times. What's frustrating me is that I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. Any ideas?

Thanks.

Gene.