I have had two days of shaving with the new straight razor; day one mainly just the sides of the face, day two just a bit more. All is well, and already it is the closest shaves I have ever had. Some redness, a little getting used to and learning curve, but, I am working on it and having fun. My wife was looking at me this morning and shaking her head. But, she likes it that I have something else to do in the am rather than bother her! Good fun. I have already got a second razor in case I have problems with my first and to have a back up if the #1 need to be sent out. As well, the second was just so dam cool looking that I could not resist it! Carlo