Merry Christmas all. My name is Jeremy and I have been browsing this forum for some time. I have been shaving with a safety razor for about two years and this morning as a gift from my wife I received a Dovo 5/8 rounded tip and a 2" leather strop. I attempted my straight razor shave this morning by just shaving the dominant side cheek down to the jaw line and then same thing on weak side. No nicks or cuts and I was happy with the results. A little about me: I am 31 years old and am a Master Segeant in the worlds greatest Air Force. I am a lover of all old school manliness type things. For example, I use nasal snuff tobacco and wear leather, wing-tipped boots and cardigans. I have been wanting to start straight razor shaving for some time and am grateful for my wife for making it happen. I look forward to being apart of this community.