First use of a DE in next 24 hours...wish me luck.

You will be fine. Just pay attention to your angles, your pressure, and your lather. Go slow, go smooth, and work towards comfort over closeness to start out. As your technique developes, those DFS and BBS shaves will come on their own. Chasing it will only lead to irritation, sop just let it come to you.

And when you're ready for straights...the fun REALLY begins! I got bit by the straight bug HARD about 2-3 months ago or so. Just a fantastic way to shave, but it will be beneficial to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of angle and pressure before moving on.

Welcome to the addiction!

Wishing you good luck, Tom, in your new adventure.

Take your time, use short strokes with a lite touch and you'll be fine. Good luck.

RIP, careful with the jugular.

Just kidding . You'll be fine! Just use no pressure, take it slow, and be mindful of your angle.

if you haven't already tried to make a good lather that is nice and slick, I'd practice with that a few times before doing your first shave with a DE.

if you haven't already tried to make a good lather that is nice and slick, I'd practice with that a few times before doing your first shave with a DE.

Great advice. Lather quality makes a huge difference.

Enjoy! You'll be fine. And let us know how it goes....

Best of luck. You are about to enter a world of pleasure and satisfaction

Keep a steady, very light hand and nerves of steel.

Mickey