Just did my first shave

[metalhusky]

Ok did my first shave. Think it went pretty well, only one major nick and slight razor burn. Anyone have any tips.

I did the hot towel, think i might of not done it long enough (sat for about 3 minutes till it was cool)
Put plenty of shaving cream on (Should I use soap, or cream? Honestly I'm waiting for my brush and mug combo to come in so I can use my soap)
Did a little bit of reading but there was mixed techniques so I just picked the basics out of each (With grain, side, and against grain. Got a pretty smooth shave out of it but the cream ran out quick so think thats what gave me the burn)
Rinsed with hot towel as usual and put on aftershave lotion (Any suggestions on the lotions or are any pretty good? I have the Nivea for men post shave balm)

Oh and the razor I'm using is the Dovo shavette. I know it isn't a real straight razor, just one with disposable blades but I wanted to get a tad bit of practice before putting out the money for a good razor.

Kinda embarassing as I had a soulpatch goatee thing going but slipped and cut a bit so had to trim it up to just a soul patch