Hi all,
I just took a leap of faith and shaved with a straight today. It was an adrinaline rush and a bloodbath. I used a DOVO INOX 5/8 (bought from another forum member as shave ready), T&H 1085 cream, and B&B brush. The shave came out a little better than a DE shave but a little more "raw" on the skin. I had three small cuts that were due to too much pressure and dragging. I begin to think that the razor is not as "shave ready" as I though and need a little more work on the blade. All in all, I thoroughly enjoy the shave but only because I had all the time in the world to do so. I survived!!!. Andy