If you could answer the following questions I'd appreciate it tremendously!

1. How old are you?
36

2. When did you start using a straight razor?
6 months ago

3. Why do you use a straight razor?
I like the nostalgia, hate paying for disposables, hate the disposable waste, have a tough beard with tender skin, I like doing things that others don't consider.

4. Where do you live? What type of area is it?(urban, country?)
Washington DC Urban

5. What sort of hobbies to you enjoy outside of sharpening razors ?
Espresso, woodworking, reading, art museums, antique fountain pens.

6. If you are older, do you have a son that may have interest in using a straight razor? if so how old is he?
no children

7. Why did you start using a straight razor? Were you dissatisfied with other types of razors? Tradition?
See question 3.

8. Where did you buy your razor?
Ebay (my razor? Who has just one?)

9. Do you feel that shaving with a straight is worth any additional time it may take you to complete your shave?
Yes, shaving with a straight is a enjoyable ritual in the morning and much better than the chore shaving was before.