It's a pleasure to join you for the first time SRP. To introduce myself, my name's Chris and I'm currently a college student. I received my first strait razor shave (from my barber) last month and as I was sitting in the chair it dawned on me: this is how shaving ought to be. An art and a pleasure, not a chore.
I've been doing a lot of research on the forums, and despite my mother refusing to allow "santa" to bring me my first wet shaving kit, citing "you'll cut your throat!", I've decided I'm going to break down and treat myself pretty soon. There seem to be great deals on SRD to suit a college budget (I understand it's an investment), an an offer for lots of free future honing (until I get brave enough myself). Glad to be joining you, and I'll let you know how things work out!