After a couple of years of DE shaving ( before some years in cartridge oblivion )
I ventured into the realms of straight shaving.
My wife got me a Dovo Silver Steel Ebony 5/8' for ny birthday, and on I went.
Today, after a bit of braving up, I lathered my soap and took the blade to my face. It took its time, and the lather actually dried up on me three times.
I did not get a spectacular shave, and I now have a slight razorburn on the left side of my neck. But, I loved the feeling of this oldschool ritual.
Can hardly wait for the strop to arrive in the mail so I can strop it up and go again.
This will be fun.
And thanks to you all for contributing your knowlege here ( and on the "other" forum), it helps a lot for a poor newcomer like myself.

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