the first 2 or three shaves i had my face was pretty razor burnt either from to much pressure bad angles and along with my skin getting used it or all 3 but it gets better with time just dont get in a hurry man and welcome aboard.. there is alot tlo learn here on this site check out the SRP WIKI and also the classifieds if you decide to get a real strait save yourself some money and get a used vintage one thats shave ready