Good opportunity to make my first post (bad timing in this specific forum, but timing was never my thing )

About 6 weeks ago I decided to delve into the mystery of the straight razor. After taking a look at this forum and buying a 5/8 Dovo online, I emailed Randy (completely cold from my work email) with a quick hello and request for his time, solely for information purposes. The next week I spent a solid 3 hours at his house visiting this gentleman, viewing some of his staggering collection of razors, and being shown first hand how to patiently hone a blade. He treats honing like a fine art and is so clearly knowledgeable without even trying.