Antdad,

Welcome to SRP. Hope that your foray into str8 razor shaving will be a long and enjoyable one.

As noggs noted, don't worry too much about the nicks and cuts. That's what styptic was made for. Follow the stuptic up with some antibiotic ointment or cream and you're good to go.

Take care...And may every shave be a close, comfortable shave.