Well gents, it's been 20 or so days since I started shaving with my first DE razor, a Merkur Futur. With the patient guidance and innumerate tutorials of the B&B community, I finally got a BBS shave over my face and neck with zero irritation and no nicks or weepers. So, I guess, this is the first good shave I've ever had. It's brilliant.
Thanks, all!
Thanks, all!