1. Practice practice practice...after a month or so, you'll find a way to get the job done when you can't see perfectly.

2. I shaved with only one hand the first six months I was learning. Why complicate your life when you have soooo much to learn as it is. Don't beat yourself up and just shave with one hand until you become comfortable with it.

3. woot!

4. Sounds like a good idea. When you're starting out, only tackle what you're comfortable with. As for me, I do four passes on the chin area. down, to the right, to the left, and then straight up.

5. If it were me, I'd contact the vendor and send that guy back. I'm not that hot at repairing things and as such, I'd just send it back than to risk a pooched edge. Someone else will surely chime in on a couple good ideas.

Sounds like you're on top of your game and ready to accept that you're not going to get the best shave of your life the first time out. Keep up the good work and welcome to SRP!