So I have a few straight shaves under my belt now. With the great advice in this thread, the left hand is getting a bit more practice. Brushing teeth, etc.

The part I keep having a hard time with the left hand is now mostly from the left sideburn. When I place the razor there, for the life of me, I keep blocking my view to the mirror with my hand and the handle of the blade! Then, as I try to angle the blade, I keep whacking my glasses further screwing up my view to the mirror.

But, my last shave was worlds better than my first shave, so I am definitely making progress.