Originally Posted by
edhewitt
Damn you and your speedy responses richard :).
Hi domenique, and welcome, as has been said, take things slowly, very slowly, no, very very slowly. I would have abrowse through the beginners and shaving with a straight razor forums, you will see a lot of similar posts regarding issues with early shaves, not that we arent willing to share, but more that you will be at least somewhat prepared.
Have you also ordered/ do you own a brush, strop, and soap and or cream? They are the absolute basics you are going to need. If you already have them, you can practice making good lather and also learn a good stropping technique using a butterknife or similar. If you dont have a strop yet you can practice on a strip of pretty much anything that is as wide as whatever strop you are getting, just clamp it in a bulldog clip and hang her up. Dont use your actual razor for this :)
Dont expect miracles at first either, steady, comfortable progress is good progress.
Anyway when you get your gear let us know what you dont know and we will certainly try our best to help you out.