Well, I've been reading these forums for a few weeks now and I thought it was about time I made an account and introduced myself. I was really impressed by how active and friendly the members here were.

I recently ordered my first straight razor (should be coming tomorrow ) and chose the Dovo silver steel 'Ebenholz', hone - the Dia-Sharp 8k, leather strop and some red/green/white stropping paste. I also went for the Taylor's 'St. James' Shaving cream, but already had a mystery hair brush from the Body Shop and their Maca Root Shaving cream too.

Anyway, a bit about me. I'm from England (I see the majority are from the USA) and had to soley order off the internet as I'm sure it would have taken me a good while to find a shop that provided anything I needed. Originally from the north west (near Manchester) but currently at University in the West Midlands (near Birmingham).

The main thing I'm worrying about at the moment is that I'm pretty sure my razor isn't going to be shave ready, and unless very strongly advised otherwise, I'm planning to attempt to hone it myself.

Well, I'm sure you will hear much from me over the coming few weeks as I struggle through my first few of everything.

Best of luck,

Joseph