Just signed up a few days ago, after deciding to go back to the straight razor after about 30 years..My name is Dave, and I've been interested in finding out more about the "older" arts just in case we need to be more self sufficient in the future. Part of that is getting away from the disposable mindset our society has in general, so a straight razor seemed a good place to start! Anyway, I started with a shavette type razor, and got my first Dovo last Saturday, so far so good. I can shave multiple passes without getting cut, just trying to get my technique (shaving and stropping) down so it is smoother with less stubble. I got the razor from SRD, so it came shave ready, but I guess not newbie ready. Anyway, I have started shaving before I go to bed so I have more time to try out technique without being in a hurry to get to work, then a quick touch-up in the morning. We'll see how it goes.

Lots of great info on this site, I appreciate everyone taking time out to post all of this knowledge.