Greetings gents,
I'm Rich from Illinois. I am a retired senior who just recently started straight razor shaving. When I first started shaving in the 60s I got my first shave with a Gillette Superspeed. Over the years I tried every new thing to come out on the market. About four years ago I returned to DE and started enjoying the hobby with many others. I kept thinking about straights and so, about a year ago, I started using shavettes which I really learned to like. Nevertheless, I kept thinking about real straight razors. I had a few that I picked up at various antique stores plus a couple that were my grandfathers. Finally I couldn't take it any more and ordered a Norton 4k/8k and a nice strop. I gave honing my best shot after studying many videos on the subject and began my venture this past Monday. Today was my third shave with a straight and it went really well. Each day got a little better after working on the edge a bit each day. Enough said! I'm very happy to be a part of "Straight Razor Place" and look forward to learning and sharing with this great group.