Welcome to SRP. Put your basic location up for folks to have an idea of where you are at as this helps when you are in need of help. Guessing your on the other side of the pond. Having a new razor properly honed is very important when learning this way of shaving. Also have a second razor is important so one can be sent out for honing while you use the other.
Info like this is in our library so be sure to take so time and do some reading there including the rules.

And Merry Christmas to you my new friend.