It's not as scarey as people who don't use straight razors make them out to be. Listen to all the others. Take your time and relax. Don't try to do it all at once. If you follow what guys like xman and Lynn say, you will be enjoying straight razor shaving the rest of your life and helping out other "Newbies" if they need it! Welcome to SRP! You will never regret starting to shave with a straight Razor! God Bless!