Quote Originally Posted by DCB2 View Post
Thanks very much for the support and the great advice guys! I'm particularly happy to hear that I'm not too old to start shaving with a straight razor
You are never to old. I started just a few months ago and I'm 80 (second childhood and all that). You've bee given a lot of advice to sift through, let me add one more. I have a pressure problem, too much pressure. At least till some one suggested the following: When starting shaving, calm the mind and concentrate on a shallow angle for the razor and image shaving only the lather (stretch skin where possible). You will be amazed at the results! For me, a ton less irritation and a closer shave. Like I say, " My two cents, take it or leave it."