Hi guys. I'm Josh from the OKC metro area. I'm ex-military (4 years active U.S. Army Infantry) and a war vet. Currently, i work a medium pay job that pay for the booze and bills so no complaints here.
I've always had problems with shaving since i started, especially in the Army. Electric razors are crap and mach 3's gave me nasty razor burn and bumps and somehow still didn't give a passable shave for inspections. I remembered my late grandfather shaving with a straight razor and swearing by them. I also, remember him trying disposables for about a month and having the same problems i have, then switching back. Watching him straight razor shave seemed more like a ritual than a chore, to the point of a zen like experience.
I finally decided to go all in and buy a kit. I am actually working out the business end of buying a razor and the poor man's strop kit from a member here (Larry Andreassen). I was relieved to find out i didn't really need to drop $270 on a brand new Dovo kit just to try my hand at this.
I would like to say kudos on such a great site and all the vealth of knowledge you guys have provided to anyone interested in SR shaving. I'm definitely looking forward to making a few good friends here and learning alot!