Hello, everyone. I would like to introduce myself as Viola and I am very happy to be making my first post on SRP. I've been a voyeur here but am now ready to greet everyone as a member. I'm new to straights, however, I've been afforded the opportunity to learn under a seasoned veteran... which is what I was anticipating. Straight razors have always appealed to me as long as I can remember, I am just quite selective and cautious of my teachers in new endeavors. The information I have found in this forum is priceless. I WILL be making a purchase, hopefully one of the beautiful pieces in the B/S/T section, as I am equally as selective of my tools and toys as I am of my teachers. Thank you all for your willingness to share your knowledge. It does not go unappreciated.