Hello everyone!

I'm an undergraduate student studying at the University of Maryland, right outside of Washington, D.C. I've been shaving with a double-edge razor for a year and a half, but I was interested in straight razor shaving long before then. However, I've never had the money nor the volition to take the plunge until now!

I've got a Dovo from Straight Razor Place on the way (I've heard the guy who runs that site is somewhat big around here), and intend to purchase a strop and possibly a barber hone (thoughts on that?) later tonight.

As for other interests, I like fountain pens, speedsolving the Rubik's cube (competition average 18.74 sec), and the occasional piece of EDC gear (knives, flashlights, etc.)

I look forward to getting into straight razor shaving and getting to know this forum better!
~cnuulhu