Hey guys. Another new guy here.

I got started when I was reading through a blog of potential gift ideas for men. One of the gift ideas was a DE razor. After commenting on wanting one of these myself, a fellow forum member on Fountain Pen Network referred me to http://www.classicshaving.com for a place to stock up on supplies to start shaving with a DE.

Well, after looking there for a while, I decided that straight razors appealed to me more, and have been looking in to them instead. So, I googled "straight razor forums", and this website popped up. After reading through the posts here for a few weeks, I think I am about ready to get myself all the necessary supplies for straight razor shaving. I am looking on the classifieds here for a new razor, and will be getting the rest of the supplies as my budget allows.

Anyway, most of the questions that I would have asked have been answered already on the forums, so no need to repost them. Any pointers are welcome however.

I look forward to starting to shave with a straight razor, as I am becoming increasingly unhappy with my cartridge razor (Gillette Fusion), and want a better shave.

P.S.: Apologies for the long-winded post