Hey Guys,

I've been lurking for a few days and finally joined! I'm a recent convert to DE shaving and haven't yet tried a straight but it seems I'm on my way! I've already jumped in on the deep end: bought a Merkur 23C, couple of brushes usual suspect soaps and creams, got lucky and won a PIF from B&B last week for a Feather razor and accessories, AND just today won my 1st SR auction on eBay for a nice Wilbert "Damascus"! All this in a 2 week period! I'm sure most of you have similar stories...

The wife is already giving me greif for going full-bore into yet another hobby but I think this will be one of my favorites! I'm looking forward to learning from everyone and I hope to be able to contribute as well.

A little background on me: I'm a "Regular Joe"; family (beautiful wife, 13 year old daughter and 21 month old son), work 5 days a week at my "real job" and squeeze in my side business, (Moonshine Leatherworks - I do custom, bespoke leatherwork consisting primarily of watch straps, belts and small cases/wallets), when time allows. I'm an avid motorcyclist (5 bikes!), gun & knife nut, watch lover and generally appreciate all things that are made well.