42 years old. That was, I started around Feb. of this year when I found this site. I went to my nearby store and they didn't have any DE blades!! In a panic and rage I searched online where to buy some and found this site by accident and haven't left since. It turns out that the store had just moved the razor blades to another side of the aisle but it was too late, I was so outta there! The worst learning curve? Not to brag but honing and stropping came almost natural to me. I still get minor razor burn though and depending on how good I shave any morning, I go 2 or 3 passes. A KB Extra razor I bought from Bill Ellis made for a fine guide to honing my razors and teaching me on what kind of edge to achieve. New guys should really get at least one razor hone ready from one of our Honemiesters.
Ernest
PS: I haven't had any razor burn in 3 months but I do find that I am shaving really fast (this is bad). I need to remember to slow down before I slice myself up real good to remind me by.