As I mentioned in the shaving with a straight razor section, I just got my new razors from SRD. I shaved with my new Bismark and showed my little brother how to shave with a straight. He did a full shave for his first time. He had to finish up with his normal cartridge razor but he did good for his first time. He didn't bleed any at all. Not bad for a first time. I think he's hooked.