It is still a CAREFUL IN HERE situation when I am shaving, which by the way is a very relaxing process for me and I enjoy all the more simply for that reason alone and there are certainly other factors that are beneficial over the "old method" but I shaved again last nite and I think it is the best job I've done so far - no nicks at all - well only a few really really small ones that closed up with the cold water post shave splash. I now officially consider straight razor shaving one of the "finer things in life" many people laugh at me when I explain it to them - I suppose some people will simply never understand huh? I also seem to have picked up on cigars as well, they seem another finer thing in life - I was in Virginia for Thanksgiving and drove back Friday and happened to stop by a J and R store. They just happen to have a mega sized humidor in there stores and a little thing called JR alternatives - yeah they happen to have a website for the same. Ahhhhh the finer things in life indeed. I hope everyone has the BEST day and thanks for reading.