I got tired of paying the price of my Mack 3 blades and decided to try a straight. I dug out my Grandfathers Henkel Straight which was in excellent condition just not used in many years. It was dull and I honed it using the optic film method. I got it sharp enough to slice arm hair at mid point. It would tug a little but cut it at mid length with no problem I started on my right dominate side. The first time I held my head so straight I had a stiff neck all day. After a week I have managed to do my whole right side. Although I have managed to nick myself just ahead of my right ear on my cheek and on my neck below my ear. Nothing serious just a couple of tiny nicks. I did strop with less than good success. I think my technique needs a little work. I think I lifted off the strop when I changed direction resulting in dulling the razor. At this point I think I will give it a couple of days with my Mack 3 and let the nicks heal up. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.