I am a correctional officer, retirement is about a year away. I want to start barbering after I retire. This is how I picked up an interest in straight razors.

I bought a shavette type razor to "learn" with or get the feel. Well one thing led to another, I tried a full shave with it, yupp got a decent nick or two. But it did not phase me.

I AM HOOKED! I no longer have razor burn, and the shaves are MUCH closer.

I recently purchased an Ultimate Pro 150, strop, brush, cream/ cup. The blade was not shave ready, so a King 1000/6000 stone is the latest investment into my new found hobby.

I can put an edge on a knife you can shave with, but, I have never tried anything in this range of sharpness.

It is a definite learning experience with it's own curve.

I have worked on the new straight razor for a couple of nights after work. Tonight was the first time shaving with it. It did a decent job. There is room for improvement, and it will come with some practice.

I just wanted to stop in and say hi, I am Gadsden Alabama if anyone is in the area.

I have my own website as well. www.skinnyhcg.com

I'll See you guys around.


Scott