Originally Posted by
ReardenSteel
Welcome to SRP. The kit that you bought, did the razor come to you "shave ready", meaning it was honed by hand by someone who knows how to? If you have not done so already, be sure to read Lynn's post, found in the beginners links on the home page, First Straight Shave. Just start by shaving your cheeks for now and finish up with your previous shaving method. Add new portions a little at a time as you gain confidence and muscle memory. There is a learning curve, but if you have the patience, you will learn. Don't worry about making mistakes, that's how we learn. The chin and neck seem to be the most problematic for most new straight shavers. For me, it took a couple of months before I was able shave my entire face with just a straight. I was not BBS by a long shot, but that comes with lots of practice. Hang in there, read and practice. Post questions.