Well I've read that with most people, they end up re-honing the blade every 20-30 shaves. Granted I dont shave every day, but if that is the case, I would end up re-honing every 6-8 weeks on one razor. Even with a free honing, I'll only get less than half a year before I end up having to learn how to do it. Im fairly good at stropping as I do that to my knives anyway. Plus restoring a vintage straight would be one hell of a fun project.

Also I see that you're from Garland. I live just south of Ft Worth. Just thought that was pretty cool.