I didn't get back to practicing as soon as I'd hoped; It seems that in the process of almost amputating my thumb the first time I'd done damage to a tendon which one needs to bend your thumb. Time two was a bit like time one save that I had a hand towel wrapped around my left hand. What I did this time was relax into it, remembering that I didn't have to do this, I wasn't in a contest and that I was doing this for my own enjoyment and improvement. I already made my own foam and used a double edged razor so all I was doing was reducing the number of blades to the irreducible minimum, one; It was just like shaving with a double edge. Also, I relieved myself of the idea of producing an outcome that I might get from a professional. The good news is that I "did" my whole face and the moderate news is that I had to go back and "do some clean up" with my double edge. I suppose I have to mention the one blood letting: I have a very deep dimple and dimples and anything straight aren't compatible. But I was encouraged. So much so that, after a suitable time to let my chin heal, I did it again. And Again. While I'm not great at it, by now I'm also I'm comfortable picking it up and shaving with serious concerns. Will I ever convert to it entirely? No. I also can't shave my head with it but, as a learning experioence, it's been great
