#1) it should never hurt , the blade should slide smooth over the face ,#2) he used a shavette not a straight razor , steps to a great shave , 91 hot towel or shower for a minimum of 4 minutes (2 pre shave oil, (3 a good shave soap with a good lather ,(4 any new or vintage razor thats been honed by a pro , (5 after shave ..... happy shaving