You'll be better off learning the ropes by reading in the Wiki.
That's where the knowledge is and without it things can be tricky.

You are removing whiskers by moving a sharp blade repeatedly across your face.
And you've found a source of knowledge and great support: Straight Razor Place.

So head over to the Wiki, read all you can and prepare yourself to Straight Shave.
The Wiki will give you everything that you need to make that Straight Razor behave.