So I now have a really, really smooth 1.5" of skin just below my right sideburn. Thanks to all for the help. The rest of my face is on fire from razor burn and is rough in comparison from using the Fusion on it, but I am taking it slow.

Overall my first attempt was a success, and was mostly about getting stropping method and motion right (still fumbling as I switch from one direction to the next a bit) and how to hold the razor. That's my question.

I can't seem to actually _see_ where I am shaving when I am holding the razor in place. Skin is taught, razor is properly held in hand, and I bring it up...and it blocks my field of vision entirely. I went by feel - placed razor against skin right below sideburn, pulled off to the right angle, then pulled down with blade. But that can't be right.

What am I doing wrong?

thanks.