First of all I have only been straight razor shaving for a few weeks and I absolutety love it, wish my wiskers would grow faster so I could shave more often. Perhaps I am strange but I find the actual razor to be the least interesting part of the whole process. I find the brushes, soaps/creams, strops, and hones to be far more fascinating than the razors. Maybe it is the fact that as long as the razor is well made of proper Steele it is the other the other things plus the skill of the user that makes for a great shave. Perhaps in time my feelings will change. Does anybody else out there share these feelings or am I a freak?