Hi everyone at SRP Chefsemarty here from Suffolk England. Thank goodness there is somewhere to find information on straight razors. I started using a straight in December 2010 Dovo shavette ( I know not a real straight) using this razor has helped me with technique & angles now I've just started using a great little Dovo 4/8 French point & after some initial problems with getting it shave ready I have just had my 2nd real close smooth shave & as yet no major cuts or nicks. I have had some great advice & encouragement from Jockeys & Geofatboy who both have some brilliant videos on YouTube. I'm far from an expert but enjoying the whole shaving experience. I'm still unsure about honing but brought a Norton 4000/8000 combo stone & with the help from all the experts here I'm sure I will get there. I found Lynns clips on honing most helpful. Ive started to look a getting another straight perhaps a 5/8 just to feel the difference blade size. Hope to chat to some brother straight shavers soon. Thanks again for all the great advice.

Marty