Hello from New Mexico!
I've been checking out this forum and others for a while - lots of good information, so a big thank you to everyone who has helped others learn!
I'm not new to wet shaving, but I've definitely been drawn to the "dark side" of electric convenience for the past several years. That being said, the rediscovery of my long ago lost shaving rituals has been quite overdue.
When I started straight razor shaving, I had few resources, and the internet wasn't what it is today. I learned through trial and error (with a LOT of error). Now, thanks to this and many other resources, I've quickly been able to renew and improve upon my previous experiences.
Needless to say, I'm hooked! I have some questions for those more experienced than I, but I will post those questions in the appropriate forums. Thank you all in advance! And thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences.