Hello everyone!

Just recently found this board after spending time at Badger & Blade. I'm 54 yr old and started shaving back in the 60's with my first razor being a DE. Followed the trend from trac-II up through Fusion. Disatisfied with the shave and price, I began looking for something better. That search led me to B&B where I ended up getting a Mekur 38c and have been getting some of the best shaves in years!

Looking to get started with a straight razor after lurking here awhile and reading many threads. Currently talking with heavydutysg135 on a shave ready 5/8 Genco he has available.

Have spend a fair amount of time obsessing on woodworking chisels spending weeks honing/polishing them with Norton 4000/8000 up thru 10,000+ water stones and then with extremely fine diamond powder on leather. My test for sharpness was to shave a small patch on my arm. Looking forward to finding a cheap straight to attempt to learn the honing techniques I've read here.

All the best!
Tim