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Seriously, everyone has given good advise, Cudarunner was right about smaller razors being finicky and those square points! :eek:
However, the tip can be muted under the bathroom windowsill,...

A Red Imp Wedge would be a great choice for a beginner's razor, IMO. Small, stiff, and predicable. Hard to beat!
Get it properly honed and it should serve you well.