Hello. I am new to this site and to the world of straight razor shaving in general. I am so excited to begin shaving and learning everything I can! I wanted to learn for many reasons, I believe that the american barbershop is something truely special and I think that they are disappearing and will soon be lost forever. The traditions of a true barber in general and straight razor shaving specificly are skills, and more than skills they are artforms that should not be lost or forgotten. I am only 25 years old, but I believe I was born in the wrong time, or possibly reincarnated from someone who loved the 1950's more than anything else...I just can't imagine a greater time to have lived. The speach, the cars, the clothes, the music...just something special about it. I currently am a professional body piercer and I am apprenticing to be a tattoo artist, which provides me with the freedom to really express myself and explore things which I find important and interesting. I have ordered two straight razors now, and I see more gorgeous razors every day. The two I have thus far are; a Robert Klass Star Shaver (vintage German razor) and a Worcester Razor Co. 3/4" width razor with ivory celluloid handle. I have yet to purchase a strop or honing stone. I am still hoping to learn these skills though, and I need a little help finding the right tools. I do have a Mohawk boar brush, and a vintage shaving brush. If anyone can help me please send me a message. I am so happy to be part of this forum and to learn from all those who have the years of experience I can only hope to obtain.