greetings from cape cod. i have been lurking around this site for the past week like bukowski's bluebird hiding in the shadows and am very happy to be here. i have clear memories of my grandfather's straight razor and wish that i had it now. have just competed my fifth shave and am happy to have survived nick free. i made the error of an initial purchase of a 'hygienic quality' disposable blade manufactured in india and survived the experience without any major damage. last week i purchased a boker 'king cutter' and have just had my third shave with it all of which have been great. i know that i'll need to strop before my next shave and have some concerns as i am sure all newbies do. i am reading and viewing all the information sources found in these forums and have purchased a srp premium english bridal strop as my first. i am awaiting the arrival of an older dubl duck from ebay and wish that i could wait until it arrived to begin my stropping adventures. have also purchased lynn's dvd and am awaiting the arrival of a refurbished dubl duck spl #1 from bob's razors on line.
at any rate, i appreciate all that i have learned to date and look forward to learning more and sharing good times on this forum. it is humbling to be surrounded by all of you experts!
thanks,
dr john