Wanted to stop by and write a little introduction for you all.
My name is Rob, I'm a 32yo single father of a great 22 month old boy, love pretty much all things with blades, kitchen knives included as I do pretty much all the cooking. For years I have been honing (no pun intended) my skills as far as knife sharpening is concerned, and I certainly look forward to that aspect of the SR as well. It provides a certain mind quieting aspect that I have come to enjoy a great deal. I also enjoy calligraphy, as well as penmanship just to name a few things.
I have been interested in the famous "straight razor shave" for quite some time, but before I jumped in I thought I would do as much research on the subject as I could. I've been all over the internet, reading about techniques, opinions, and all the "equipment" that goes along with it :).
I understand it's by far an exact science, but now that I have educated myself a good bit, I feel that I am ready to give the SR a shot. I've tried electric razors and multiblades, and I despise them :p
I look forward to being able to purchase a SR in the near future, and learning this fine art to add to my repertoire :)
I look forward to having many great discussions here!
-Rob