Had a friend who recently started using a straight razor, so my interest was piqued when I saw a cabinet full of them in an antique store. Went ahead and bought the shiniest, heftiest looking one, along with a strop that seems to be in fair condition. Didn't have time to use them this morning, though, and am rather glad for that, since it allowed me time to read through this forum a bit. Looks like it may behoove me to look into honing my newly-acquired old blade. I look forward to reviving it and the strop, though, and giving it a go sometime soon. Any advice on locating local supplies (I'm in a pretty small town right now, but have ready-access to Wichita, KS).

Oh...and hi.

--Ryan