Well I just completed my 2nd shave. The only nick I got was the tip of my thumb. (I don't know how, just felt a slight touch, very small). Like my dad from Liverpool used to tell me, " keep your wits about ya lad. "I'm still not getting as close of a shave as I would like. I did 20/50 on my strop. I know the razor's edge is good. Guess experience is the best teacher.