Hello all, my names jake and I've recently decided to take up the art of the straight razor. I've been DE//wet shaving for a bit now, and consistently enjoy the BBS or DFS shaves I get. But alas the allure of the straight has grabbed ahold of me. After a ton of reading (and rereading) I decided to go with the whipped dog sight unseen deal (two actually just in case I screw one up) with a poor mans strop kit. I haven't actually gotten to shave with them yet, as they arrived today and I'm at work on a 24hr shift. I also purchased a wade and butcher 6/8 with a barbers notch that needs a little polish and a hone (but for the price I couldn't let it go). I look forward to learning how to hone, and restore myself eventually. Can't wait to start with the straights tomorrow...come on 6am!!!!