Long time lurker here. Finally decided to register.
I took the plunge a few months back after reading all the hype on wicked_edge. The promise of less irritation, fewer ingrown hairs, and using better quality products on my skin seemed pretty appealing. I did a bit of homework, and ended up starting off with a 'sight-unseen' from Larry at Whipped Dog, a strop from Lynn, and enough Amazon CrOx to last five lifetimes.
After bleeding my way through the initial learning curve, I upgraded to a nice new Dovo and picked up a few stones to keep everything sharp.
I'll gradually start dipping my toes into the honing process, but for now I'll just sit back and enjoy my nice, smooth, and no longer bloody face.