Glad to hear it's helped someone else as well. Now that I know from experienced SR users that, contrary to what was suggested by my old barber, a more course beard doesn't automatically relegate a person to difficult, uncomfortable straight razor shave, I definitely plan to take the plunge and give it a try - in a patient, step-by-step manner of course.
Good luck to you in your straight shave journey Shooter. Let us know how it goes.