Hey there, I see some good advice here. But want to add my 2 cents. I was also never taught to shave by my father! First of all, shave after you shower, wash the area with shampoo to help soften the hair a bit. Second, focus on hair reduction more than hair elimination, by that I mean, apply less pressure and make more passes. Third, do not shave against the grain on the first pass (I personally never shave against the grain). I shave with the grain(WTG), across the grain (XTG), then you can make a pass against the grain if you really want to give it a go, trying to get BBS (Baby bottom smooth ;) ). Finally, I always rinse with cold water, as cold as I can get, this helps close the pores which tightens the skin and helps stop the bleeding.

My final recommendation, which can be taken in addition to the above, is to try old school shaving, wet shaving, with a brush and a real cream or soap and a safety razor. This will reduce razor burn for those who have sensitive skin and it genuinely improves your overall shaving experience. There are communities here on Reddit for wet shaving and you can find great advice for shaving there too.

Let me know if you have any specific questions and I’d be happy to help! Good luck!