As I read this thread I realize that moast of the people here have some common traits. Good coffee, pipe and cigar, wines and sprits, real beer complete with flavor and a general appriciation for quality. BTW anyone into steampunk I am not but find it very interesting?

I shave with a straight because my grandfather was a barber and I have several of his razors. I had them in a drawer and thought I would like to try to use them. After a butchered face I found this sight and bought a new Dovo, Lynns video, TM strop, ect. and haven't looked back sence I do however occasonaly use a DE on my head but only when I am in a hurry. I am now getting the hang of honeing and using the old razors in the drawer.

and Garry go ahead and try the head. It is not too bad use both hands one to feel the stubble and streach the other to shave. I have found it to be enjoyable but time consuming at first, I now have nearly retired the DE (too hard to find good blades that you don't have to mail order)and use the straight more.
Don