Hello everyone. Name is James. I've been using a straight razor on and off for the last 5 years and recently made the switch to nothing but a straight. My late ex father in law was a barber and I have an old Red Imp he gave me and a Russian strop that he used on the side of his chair.

Looking forward to trading stories and tips. He showed me a few years back how to hone and strop and I guess I have that down because I get very comfortable shaves and never have had a nick or cut. Using a straight has made what used to be the task of shaving actually fun again. Plus girlfriends aren't tempted to use my razor on their legs and ruin the edge!