Hello to all! My name is Matt and I live in Ohio. I'm making the switch to cutthroat because I've owned my grandfather's SHUMATE #850 since 1990. And I want to use it! It has been too long for me not to put a blade that has so much sentimental value to work. I Have always enjoyed the ritual of shaving and have used a DE for years but I have done nothing with this straight razor but look and admire it and put a little oil on it from time to time. But today I sent it to Straight Razor Designs to have it honed, so it can live again. Thanks to this site and the knowledge you all have to offer I cannot wait to get started. I'm confident that any problems or questions I have will be met with expirenced answers and explanations. I'm not sure how good the vintage SHUMATE #850 is to shave with but unless you guys tell me I'm crazy for using it, that will be my blade of choice. Looking forward to being part of SRP and thank you for having me!