Well... crap. I have been contemplating this straight razor thing and now I've been researching it for HOURS!!! It is 12:30 in the morning and i'm still reading...HA! I love it! I get deep into the details of everything that I do and now it seems i'm hooked on another great hobby. I've been pouring over this website soaking up all of the information that I am able in order to make the most educated decisions possible. So much great information on here. If anyone wants to offer their opinion on certain items they feel are essential to a great shave, please let me know. I'm compiling the list of items that i will order here in the next week or two. Thanks!

Stephen