OK after 3 shaves with this thing...I'm all in. Not a single nick or weeper, no blood was drawn. I love the amount of control you get i.e. angle and which part of the blade you use. The control is up to you not the razor. Another one of those things I wish I tried so many years ago...Now to make up for it by spending tons of cash on more stuff. My dad tells me he would have to have 911 on speed dial but I find the opposite to be true. You know the way people talk about kitchen knives...the dull ones will cut you. Just wanted to tell anyone new not to fear this, you can do it. It's not hard just pay attention and take your time. Don't hesitate with the strokes. It's exhilarating!