Just figured I'd say hi and introduce myself. My name's Jim, and I'm returning to the world of straight razors after a 10 year slump of using a mach III. I'm a combat medic in the US Army, currently deployed on my third tour in Afghanistan. I'm 28 years old, and husband to an amazing woman, Randi. I just ordered a solingen revisor 5/8 hollow ground straight blade from www.classicshaving.com, along with a strop, soap, cup, and brush. I'm eagerly awaiting their arrival. (And anticipating the strange looks I'll get from the guys when I'm nonchalantly stropping my blade in the latrine!:w)