My first shave was not good at all, only did one side, second shave did both sides 1 small nick. Tonight I shaved both sides and most of my chin no nicks. I think I'm making decent progress especially for some one is definitely left hand challenged. I did 2nd pass with my DE. I think I'll stick with this procedure until I'm feeling really comfortable. I must say I'm really enjoying the whole preshave thing as well as the shave. Funny thing, I had a roommate in college [the 60's] who shaved with a straight razor and we all thought he was an A-Hole. Oh, well.