Aaaaaa, sometimes you just have to say straights just aren't for me. Step away from straights. I'm counting 9-10 cuts/scars on that side of your face.
You guys are just reinforcing my pre-existing aversion to straights. I've used one a few times, and used an SR1 shavette for around a month. I had already decided that they were too much work for not as good a shave for me. Now I have more reasons to avoid them...
It took me 30 shaves to get comfortable, 60 to get competent, 90 to get to auto bbs. Hang in there, you'll get it!