I did it! Today is the first day I went both with and against the grain and didn't nick myself, so I'm taking that as a good sign!
Still a little pale, but I've been sure to go outside for periods of time every day (at graduation I got sunburnt on part of my scalp so part of it is darker than the rest = /
Still having one big issue though: I'm using a headblade, and first I go front to back, then back to front. When I run my hands vertically up and down the head it's smooth, but above my ears on either side if I go sideways there is still that sandpaper feel. Is this normal or does my hair come in weird? Any good ways to tackle it?
That big, happy, toothy smile says how happy you are with your bald look. Hair growth comes in different directions. it is best that you first feel the area before gliding the razor over it to get the smoothness you desire.
Sounds like you've got the hang of it.
I, too, have small strips just above the ears which defy bring shaved regardless of which direction I go. I'm getting better with them (after 5 weeks) but still not to the perfection I desire.
I have a fair bit of hair on the diagonal there, you'll find it!