thanks everyone i have gotten so much good advice and knowledge on srp i felt as though i have been straight shaving for years i am planning on trying to get everyone i know to pick up a straight and enjoy this feeling that only comes with a straight i am looking forward to many years of straight shaving, stroping and honing i have a cheap ebay razor i am going to practice honing on and i am looking forward to the years of practice and great shaves ahead . my wife was so exited she was even taking pictures got to love a woman like that:rock: