I'm a 46yo retired fireman. I've had an antique straight razor my mother gave me years ago and have always wanted to use it. She also, around the same time gave me a Rolls Razor that I've been using regularly now for about 6 months and I love it. I recently got the desire to break the straight out and figure it out. Since I found SRP I now have enough knowlege to feel like a beginner. As soon as my hone gets here I'm going to give her a whirl.