My first straight shave was the best of my life, simply because I didn't do it, a professional barber did! The first time I did it myself, I recall being so nervous that my hands were shaking. Like you're not supposed to, I shaved (more like scrapped) my whole face. It was not a great shave at all. About 10 shaves in, I could get a mediocre shave without blood loss. About every 10-15 shaves I would have a breakthrough in my technique. Anyone that claims the first time they shaved with a straight was their best shave, is definitely "padding their resume" !