Thanks to all of you for the great information. I am the ultimate noob. I have always loved those few times I have had a barber shave and have decided to take the straight razor plunge.
I am 51 and have been using electrics for about 20 years. My beard has just become too wirey for them to be effective. It also seems that the hair growth is in every direction on my neck and my guess it that a straight will help me with that. The last blade I used was a Trac II and have never tried these mega bladed razors, nor have I wanted to try them. Now you guys say this is an addictive hobby. Oh well, cigars are the same thing for me too. I will just tell my wife that a man needs hobbies.