That is actually really useful to know. I tried a razor, and, while I liked it well enough in general, it just felt like my beard was stronger than it was for lack of a better way of describing it. The razor, while nice, is a full hollow blade, and it honestly turned me off on the idea of using a straight. After reading this thread, I think that I will try picking up a large quarter hollow or even a wedge some time. That way it sounds like it might be a fair fight between my beard and the razor.