Been lurking here for awhile after I got the bug to try what my grand-dads, uncles, and Dad did for years. Grew up seeing SR's on the vanity shelfs in my grand-dads bathroom for years but was always forbidden from touching them.

My only experience with straight shaving prior to now was getting chased around the house with my grand-dad's razor strop!

Anyway, I have read and re-read the forums and Wiki's here and finally took the plunge on a Dovo 6/8 hollow a couple of weeks ago. Have been slowly progressing and today went for the whole shave. Couple of nicks but didn't require a transfusion so all is well. So far, other than the nicks and a little "burn" I am hooked.

Now all I need to do is keep the edge as sharp as the day Lynn and Don sent me the razor.

So, thanks to all on this forum for your information. I look forward to many more posts, tips, and getting to know others on this forum.