Hello fellow members,

I would like to introduce myself to you all. I am a young lad from Crystal River, FL with a passion for maintaining things that should never be forgotten. Some passions in my life include performing music (I am a self taught drummer and guitarist), and restoring my 67 Volkswagen Beetle. It all shows through my name I guess. I recently became more than interested in straight razor shaving in the hopes to save a few dollars (looking at things well down the road). I was immediately entangled in all that companies straight razors, and I am thrilled to have a new skill in my life.

After searching and watching many sales here and on ebay, I became too impatient and decided to try my luck at a local antique shop. I was in luck. I found my first razor to be, a nice looking Wade and Butcher Sheffield. The blade needed a little restoring and some honing, so I sent it off to senior member, Stefan. And wow, a completely different razor. He did and amazing job! So after researching and reading and watching videos I was ready for my first pass.

So with all in place, my first shave was just completed, and I can't wait to shave again! I was surprised at how well I did for the first time. I even tried some xtg and atg passes, and it went very well.

Anyways, I have to think this wonderful site for all my success. I would be lost and bleeding without it.

Jesse