Hi from kansas

hi i've been getting a lot of info from every one on this forum for the last month or so and decided i should join i just wanted to tell my experience so far and maybe be able to ask a few questions i haven't seen yet. I bought a straight razor from a flea market at the age of sixteen without any idea what i was doing. After proceeding to turn my face into hamburger three or four times i decided to stop. Fast forward eight years. Two months ago i went to the store to pick up replacement blades for my super duper throw away capitalist money pit called a mach three. i was so disgusted (just like every time) that i turned away and continued to wear my beard. in the back of my head though i started thinking about the straight razor which had been floating around in my collection of knives and various boyhood bladed weapons since i bought. i decided that since i had learned how to properly sharpen and use my various chisels, saws, draw knife, etc. i could do the same with razors and after initial investment possibly save money. So far i've found a w.h. morley in great shape, a belgian yellow grey coticule (5$!!) , and an illinois company strop with out spending over fifty dollars! i'm extremely excited! My honing ability is improving (my original razor a tuckmar gives a rather comfortable shave). And i just starting to dip my toe into the world of scented shaving soaps

Welcome to SRP, sounds you are well on your way already. Be sure to check out the wiki, there are lots of gems in there, and don't hesitate to ask questions as they arise. Meanwhile, be sure to have fun :)

Welcome aboard!

Sounds like a great start!
You will soon get shaves like you could never achieve with that multiblade nonsens!
Welcome to SRP:)

Welcome to SRP.
we have a lot people around kansas city and MO which is members on SRP. you could check members map and find closer to you members. we do have often get together meetings. One is coming on Lynn's location(owner of the site) you are welcome to join.
have fun