I know it's late, But welcome to SBG's!, you'll find plenty of useful info here and also loads of fun with our great group of fellas'.
Good to hear you chose to use the HB, I have used it since I started back in August and have had nothing but great shaves and no problems. Like Timmay says, you will just get bettter and better at it. Give it time, and go slow.
Enjoy the forum.
Joe