Today i got a shave ready razor in the mail from one of the members of this forum. It was a real treat, especially considering that, with the exception of the first day of straight shaving, i haven't touched a safety since i started. When i knocked down the edge of my dovo yesterday i thought i'd have to go back to the safety until i got my norton hone in the mail (scheduled for delivery on wed.), but it was truly a red letter day when i opened the mail. shaved beautifully and smoothly. still no major cuts or nicks and my shaves get closer everyday; they've long since surpassed anything i ever got with a safety...

thanks again for all the help!