Well, I finally got all my shaving kit together yesterday and prepped for my first SR shave. I used a beautiful NOS 7/8 Henckels Friodur that I bought from hi_bud_gl. While it wasn't the best shave of my life, I came through it with my head still on my neck. In fact, I didn't even get a nick! I was just going to shave my jawline and stop there, but after a few smooth passes I just decided to keep going. I did have a pucker factor of about 9.8 through the whole shave, though... that shiny 7/8 looked like a butcher knife against my throat! I now have a healthy respect for my grandfather (and everyone else) who did (and those who still do) this every day.

I'm hooked! w00t!