Hey there- welcome to SRP! Hang in there it gets better. I used to cut myself all of the time and I jumped well into the deep end of the pool starting- not smart but I shaved my whole face the first time I shaved and never stopped from there on. Now I've been shaving for a bit less than a year and rarely if ever cut myself. I do get some weepers here and there but thats about all. Most of all take your time and study the library here. There is lots of valuable information in the wiki. As well do whats comfortable for you. I, like cudarunner only shave with one hand. I do not subscribe to the common notion that two hands are better than one- why make yourself uncomfortable if you do not have to? Use whatever method is comfortable for you! Lastly, just have fun! Thats what this is all about after all- relaxing and enjoying the experience!