Hmm well I nicked myself for the first time, very slight didn't even drip blood, just a little embarrassing red-line.

I had this weird sensation while shaving, I'm not sure if it was my grip, but it seemed like the blade was sharper facing one way than the other. I hope I havent dulled the blade with my lousy stropping technique already! It did not seem to cut hair above the arm very well. I wish I had done that test when I first got the blade for comparison.

I did notice while stropping I got a really nice sound out of one side, but I was having trouble producing the the same sound on the other side. Maybe my grip is off.

I guess I'll try to be cautious about today or tomorrow, maybe try to get in a good 50 or 100 laps? Or go linen? I do have a bid on a Swatty Hone, although I'm worried if I cant strop right I just might do more damage.

-Mike