Originally Posted by
dave5225
The anxiety will quickly go away after a few more shaves . Keep your skin stretched tight , your blade angle on the low side , and don't press the edge into your skin . Don't worry about the BBS until you have some more experience . You must be pretty good at honing to be able to get your razor shaving sharp , using ceramic rods , and stropping on a belt . That proves that it's not what you use , but how well you use what you have , is the key to success . However , you may want to consider getting a decent finishing hone , and a nice strop sometime in the future . I think you're off to a great start , and I wish you the best .