Been in this hobby for only about 2 weeks, but I am finally becoming somewhat proficient. Still having trouble on the chin and jawline, but time will cure that.
The first few times I wasn't getting close at all. Then I increased the angle and am getting good shaves now. Also, still getting my daily dose of blood, but as I recall, bleeding was a legitimate cure for many ailments back in the day, so I must be pretty darn healthy by now.
Just one question (for now) -- How do you hold the razor when shaving in an upwards direction? I have tried just turning the razor over, but that doesn't feel secure. I try holding it like a knife (kind of like enclosed in my fist), but that doesn't seem safe. Is it just something I need to practice more to get comfortable with, or am I doing it wrong?