So, I have been shaving with a double edge for a couple of decades. It became such a routine that I don't even think about it anymore when I am shaving. I just go through the motions and my mind just wanders off somewhere else. And I almost never cut myself anymore. I am pretty sure I could shave with my eyes closed if I wanted to, though I've never tried.

So, the question is, after shaving with straights for many years, do you develop the same kind of muscle memory so you don't have to pay a close attention to the process? Or do you always have to be alert? Obviously, the risks of something going seriously wrong are non-existent with a safety razor, but are very real with a straight.

Thanks.