No one was born knowing how to handle a straight razor (except maybe Lynn) and only a relative few of us had the opportunity to see one handled by an old-fashioned expert. You'll end up happier with this if you take this whole process a bit at a time; specifically a bit of your face at a time, progressing when you feel comfortable with what you've done so far.

And....relax. If you're tense, unsure, and a bit jittery, it's going to be a long haul. Remember to breathe.