Welcome to the gang mate, hang in there and follow the awesome advice that has been given to you. As you have learned one false move and even in the hands of the most skilled headblade, your HB can fast become a potato peeler! Just remember at first NO PRESSURE and slow and steady wins the race.
Welcome MyWave.
Two quick thoughts... with the public in the general, sometimes people may stereotype younger bald guys as thuggish, however unfair it is. A steady smile should quell anyone's doubts about your meaning well. If chicks don't dig a happy dude giving them attention because of some hangup about style, they weren't worth the time to begin with. I admit to thinking about how my options have changed since going sly too. I've come to the conclusion that those thoughts are a self fulfilling prophecy.
Second thought. It could be worth sticking with a plain disposable razor at the beginning of the journey at least. With a little practice it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes for a full shave start to finish. The hair I have left is thin like yours and I have had success with a regular old bic.
Cheers!