Yep...baby steps. You have to do a lot of faceturbating to see which way your beard grows to plan your attack with the blade.Good quality soap/cream with plenty of glide..slickness..is a must !!! After 100 shaves you will start to get an ok shave.It only gets better with time and practice. Hey ..if it was easy...everyone would try it ..LOL... Were here for ya...cus we have been there done that ....