New Member says HI!

Hi Guys.

I've been lurking about for a couple of months; I'm glad to step forward and say hi.... "HI". I figure it's about time.... Lynn Abrams and Bill Ellis have become house-hold names lately.... I've got the bug bad......

I've been zeroing in on this for twenty years, found "wet-shaving" (cream and brush) 20 years ago but despaired of ever finding an alternative to the horrid cartridge..... One day this winter I casually entered "shaving+how to" into the google window and .... low and behold... there was an entire world of guys like me... Glad to meet ya!

I am the proud owner of 4 Str8's: two of which I'm still waiting to shave with. One is a beautiful carbon fiber 1897 elskituna (sp?) restored by member Toxik and currently off to be honed by member Sebell. I am awaiting an older W&B currently stalled out in Canada customs.

My daily shaver is a Kai with crazy sharp blades, something like a feather. The other is my "practice junker" I picked up locally and have brought to almost, but not quite, shave ready. This one will eventually become my first attempt at restoration :)

My shaves have become better and better, thanks in part to all the great tips regarding prep and approach.

I owe a debt of gratitude to the incredible amount of information and insight posted by the members of this forum. It's become my "go-to" for pertinent info about straight razor shaving. Keep up the good work Gents! And Thank You!
-Chris