Well everyone I am very new to this straight razor shaving. Been wanting to do it for some time and my wife got me a set for an anniverisary gift about a month ago. So I have to tell you I have always done the disposable deal and it was just another daily routine. This is a completely different animal. I love it. Each day I am excited about getting in the shower and then doing my shaving "ritual." I absolutely love it. It is very addicting honestly and I have become obsessive. For a side note she did a good job on getting stuff. She was smart and spent money on a good razor a Dovo. The mug, soap and brush are just entry level, but work fine. I bought the strop and norton 4k/8k after.