G'Day SamSpartacus and a warm welcome to you.
Congratulations on your choice of razor - I have a similar one in 7/8th and have had the pleasure of honing two 7/8 TI Oakwings as well.
It's a pity you can't make it down this weekend for the catch-up, however, if you are ever in the area, it would be my pleasure to meet-up and show you my collection (such as it is) and discuss shaving related things.