Newbie from Denver

[rfury]

I would like to take the time to say hello, and let you know a little a bout me.

I am 46 years old, married, living in the Denver area, Former US Army Medic, and currently working in the health care industry.

I am pretty new to wet shaving, and have become a new DE shaver.
I found that the shave I get is much better that what I have been doing.

I currently have a Badge hair brush, different soaps,a nd creams, lotions, you know.. all the finer things in wet shaving.
I have a small collection of DE razors, which is pretty nice.

Now, I suppose the Natural progression of things is to try my hand at Straight Razor Shaving.
I have to admit, I have had this curiosity of straight razor shaving for a long time, I just never thought it was a practical way to achieve a close shave.

I have been here lurking around, reading, and reading, I am almost ready to take the leap in buying all the necessary equipment in straight razor shaving. I almost bought things last night, but backed out, because I was just not sure of what I am doing.

I am pretty much set on the Dovo razors, in the Carbon steel.
I am still a little lost on the Strops what is a good starter, and will serve me well for years to come.
And then the Hones...I think I have it down that I need a 4k/8k stone, maybe a 12k stone.

I wish there was a one stop shopping for all the needs... No big deal though, I figure I am pretty much ready to make the purchase.

Well thanks for having a great very informative BB, I look forward to further posts on my experience, good or bad.. LOL


Robert