Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. My name is Jason and I have been lurking for a few weeks now before I joined today. I am Active Duty Air Force stationed in California, and just found straight razors. I like most people justified it to the wife by showing her how much cheaper it would be over the fusions I have been using. I got my first razor this past Saturday and very quickly found out what you guys wee saying about being shave ready. After honing a little and alot of stopping, I used it this morning for the first real time. I also had to explain who beat me up all day when everyone say the 2 gashes in my face. It was completely my fault, didnt pay attention and didnt realize how sharp it was. But the other side of my face was smooth as a babies but all day, so I guess I'm good on my strong side, I just have to learn how to use my other hand better. Any way, I look foward to the community and hope to have something useful to post except how not to shave in the future!

J