I finally plunkered down the money to buy a straight razor from The Art
of Shaving. Its a Theirs-Issard Carbon Steel blade if that means anything
to anyone

For the first hour, I had no idea what the heck I was doing, nothing
really happened...just some frustration.

But man, when I finally figured out that I had to angle the blade towards
my face , those whiskers just start flying everywhere! Freakin awesome!

So, an hour and half later, (an hour for learning mind you), I've got
myself an ultra-smooth shave, a blade that is a million times more
manly and durable than those pansy disposables, 3 little nicks, and some
razor burn....

YEAH!!!

Don't know why we ever start using those plastic things...