We went on vacation this past week. My wife convinced me to just take my trak III instead of a straight razor. I havent used anything but a straight for about 4 months now. I was suprised how rough a shave I got from the trak III. When we got back the first thing i did was shave with a straight razor. My wife even commented on how much better the straight did compaired to the trak. Im now looking for a paddle strop or a loom to use when we are away from home.