Hey all. I am a new razor owner today. Five days ago I never even thought of shaving with a straight razor. My brother called me excited about his new purchase of a Ontario Cutlery razor at an antique shop followed quickly by a JR Torrey and then a Pyramid razor, both online finds. I listened patiently as he went on about his new razor and asked myself, "But why?".

Today I purchased a Grah & Co. Gracie online and am figuring out what stones and strops to pick up before it gets here. I'm afraid I am watching a number of ebay items and drooling over custom and cleaned up blades. Next time I see my brother he'll probably get a sharp slap to the back of the head for the money he is costing me in a new addiction.

I'm glad this site is here and my brother pointed me over to find details on different brands and techniques.

Thanks for what you all do!

Jared