I hate to be a beginner when I've been around for so long, but a roockie I am. I had my local barber get me started in '73 when he got me a good Hess razor and strop, and I bought my brush at the PX. (Retired Marine). I didn't know the razor wasn't shave ready and had no idea how to get it that way. With no instruction and bad luck I kept the stypic and alum people in business and soon fell out of love with the idea of wet shaving! I found Lynn's site on the net and decided to try again.
I just finished my second shave (only shave evey few day.... retired) and feel great! What an accomplishment for me.... I'm so glad to be here!

Steve