It's been fun so far, posting a few threads; moustache wax, honing and stropping, etc. I have gotten some terrific help from other members. I first got interested in edged tools through woodworking and especially fond of Japanese woodworking tools. Their culture, over many centuries has elevated the craft to a very sophisicated level. They take their steel very seriously. I've been collecting folding knives for a while now also; lately traditional slipjoints made by Great Eastern Cutlery. They are of very high quality and made in Pennsylvania. Got tired of disposables and thought that there had to be a better tool for the job. I quickly acquired six straight razors from ebay after doing some research online and all six turned out to be good razors; a couple Whostenholms, a Puma 52, a Peter J. Michels C-Mon, a Kropp, etc. I'll have lots of questions directed to those that are a little further down this path of traditional shaving. I really enjoy the honing and stropping process; kind of a meditative process for me. I forget about everything but the edge when at the bench. Don't know the difference between an aftershave and a cologne, never heard of a scuttle, a pre-shave treatment, the difference between a soap and a creme, etc, etc. Already got some good advice on acquiring my first brush.:p Thanks to all for the help in the last few days.:p Happy shaving!:pI'm from St. Louis, Missouri. Any traditional shavers near me? send me a PM! cheers
