That's not a joke, it is actually sunny right now.

Not sure what all goes into these hello posts, but here goes nothing.

I DE shaved for about a year before switching to straights about 6 weeks ago. I jumped over here from Badger and Blade, it looks like there is a lot more info over here.

My Gear
Razor - Dovo Astrale - 5/8
Brush - Kent BK4 pure silver tipped brush. I think I want my next one to be less floppy
Strop - Got the $20 poor man's strop kit from whipped dog
Soaps - Using Cella due to thick lather it easily provided. Big fan of DR Harris - Arlington as well
Stones - I have a Naniwa 12000 and DMT 325 on the way from straight razor designs as recommended by Don. I literally just made the connection that Lynn from this forum and that website are the same person. I'm not trying to suck up, but Lynn/Don, you will make a lot of money off of me. Do you have a rewards system?

Current Shaving Abilities
I've been at it for about 6 weeks. Right now I just do 1 or 2 WTG passes and will probably start going XTG here shortly. Unfortunately, I've cut myself a handful of times and have beaten up my strop. I guess it's all part of learning though. Any tricks about healing cuts would be greatly welcomed.

Shaving Goals
Straight shaving is awesome, I love it so far. Really I'm just looking to get the closest, most comfortable shave every morning. Someday I may become more of a hobbyist and restore old razors, maybe sharpen out of my house, etc.... Another thing, I think I should have been born in the 1930's/40's and I guess this helps me "connect" to old school values and practices.

Hobbies
Church/Theology
Wife/Family (first little due in June)
My two dogs
Enjoy trap and skeet and am just getting into handguns. I don't get out nearly as much as I would like.
Fishing
Sports (Watching) - Packers, Michigan, Tigers, Red Wings.
Sports (Playing) - Softball, basketball, running, swimming, biking
Triathlons.....casually, I cannot emphasize this enough.
Pipe smoking
Bourbon - Woodford Reserve is overrated....glad that's off my chest


Sorry if that is to much or to little. It's nice to be here!

- Kedlb53