I have been a lurker on this forum and page for quite a while. Have been wetshaving for several years now. Got rid of cartridges and canned foam a while ago and haven't looked back. I did make one attempt at straight razor shaving several years ago, but didn't really research it before jumping in. Let's just say it didn't work out as well as I hoped. I kept using the brush and soap, and went with a series of vintage double edge razors. My favorites are a pre-war fat handle tech, '53 steel Super Speed black tip, and my Slim adjustable.

I started shaving with a Feather Artist Club SS Kamasori style in March, and have about 30 shaves on it now. I am able to get a consistent near DFS with two passes, and usually a little touch up on my neck with a DE. A few weeks ago, I picked up a Wade and Butcher at an estate sale. It is a 5/8 "The Celebrated" marked with Sheffield, England in home made wood scales. I sent it out to be honed and just got it back today.
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So I am planning tomorrow to be my first straight razor shave. I am pretty excited about it.

My wife thinks I'm nuts.