I'm new to straight razors and have maybe a dozen shaves under my belt...not to be misread as below the belt. I strop immediately after shaving and again before. I have yet to nick my strop. My question is: how many of you have nicked your strop after gaining some experience. I've always been very cautious, since a nick will drive me crazy. I would imagine it happens as the experience level increases do mainly to overconfidence and lack of attention. Has anyone done it from beginner to experienced without nicking their strop?