I got my first straight razor in the mail yesterday and couldn't wait to try it out. However, I also have seen a number of Lynn's videos where he cautions against trying to shave your whole face the first time. He recommends an incremental or small step approach, so that is what I did.

I lathered up and shaved down my right cheek, and then switched to shave my left cheek with my left hand and called it a day. Finished up with my safety razor. It was very tempting to try and do more, but I decided to heed Lynn's advice and I think that will serve me well. No cuts or nicks first day out, so I'm looking forward to shaving a little more of my face with the straight tomorrow.

Also, I did at times seem to have trouble with the visibility once I was skin stretching and had the razor raised to my face. I had to keep adjusting to make sure I could get a clear view in the mirror, any thoughts or advice?

In the interest of full disclosure I also have to admit that my angle was too steep, so that is something else I 'll be working on tomorrow.

I'm hooked!