The Whipped Dog pointed me at this forum when I bought one of his razors. I've been using DE for a year now, I seem to remember starting with a Gillette in the '70's. I watched a lot of videos, and read a lot before that first straight shave. I was conservative and just did the cheeks, as suggested. Since I'm cultivating the late 19th century look, I am avoiding tougher areas to shave.
I live in Mechanicsburg, and would welcome advice, in person or otherwise.