hrkris,

Let me add my congratulations as well. It appears that you are well on your way to becoming a straight razor afficianado.

Like you, my first shave went so well that I went beyond one side of the face. My face was red for a day or two as my technique improved and my face adjusted to the new/old razor technology that I was using on it.

Take care, be patient, take it slow, don't get discouraged--and continued smooth shaving.