But, I used to shave with a straight razor years ago. I can't remember why I quit but now I am old enough to realize that shaving is more than just a dreary chore to be 'put up with' as it were. Therefore I am starting again. I located my old razor and it is a POS and broken. I do have my strop but gave my hone away years ago. I will have enough stuff to start again as soon as Ebay sends me the stuff I won. I think I will buy some old razors and see if I can learn how to maintain them properly. Where is a good place to get stones ETC. ETC. Who can I ask concerning restoration? I am going to stuff the power cord from my PC into my left nostril and everybody can download all the pertinant info to me.