Originally Posted by
Cangooner
The best thing you can do when starting out is to take it slow and easy. Don't try to shave your entire beard, but rather start on the easy bits: a with the grain pass on the cheeks or something similar. Then finish off with your DE. That will give you a chance to get used to holding the thing and to get a feel for it. Once you're feeling more comfortable, add in more bits of your beard and before you know it, it will feel completely natural. Jumping in with both feet and doing a complete shave right away with multiple passes with, across, and against the grain is *possible*, but probably not advisable. :)
So try to relax, take your time, use a steady hand and don't hesitate. Those blades can bite pretty fast if they stop in place against your face.
And most of all, enjoy!