It would be fun for newbies to reflect on their first 20 - 25 shaves as they moved up the learning curve on straight shaving and here is my example:

First 3 shaves - This has to get better and faster!
Next 3 shaves - Hey, I am not cutting myself anymore.
Next 3 shaves - Dam, I cut myself from being over confident.
Next 5 shaves - Oh, thats how I get this area BBS - tricky one!
Next 5 shaves - Finally, I got this straight blade down!!! Sharp, BBS, or nothing!!!
Next 5 shaves - Hey, I bet that straight razor shaves good too.....$$
Next many shaves - I arrived!!!

Cheers!

Pabster