Hello All, My name is Allan and I live in Blanco, Tx. I have been using straight razors about six months now. I can't imagine going back to a Mach 3 now. I shave about every three days and it would take sometimes two of those high dollar throw away blades to get the job done and a lot of time unclogging them. Now it's about 20 min no matter how many days I go. My first shave with a straight was with a full beard, cut it right off no problem, I was sold. I have learned a lot reading the forum and wanted to say thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge. I would like to find someone local so I could learn to hone better. Thank you all again.