So I've been straight razor shaving since the middle of april. I've aquire plenty of second hand razors and one new one. Had 4 of the used ones shipped off to be pro honed. The new one was pro honed and shave ready when I bought it. So anyways my favorite vintage a 5/8 beau brummel was starting to tug a bit. I had maintained it with crox and stropping but thought it was time to give it a go on my naniwa 12k. The first couple of attempts didn't seem to do much of anything. Well then I taped it and ran it over the hone. Bingo ! I had my best shave yet. Bbs on chin and cheeks, the neck was okay but better than my average. Can't wait to get my zulu grey and see what that will do. So my shaves seem to be getting better and can't help but wonder what another few months will do !