Hi guys, great site - I've been lurking for a week or two but figured I'd take the plunge and join up. I'm getting my first straight razor (an ebay purchase) honed by a local knife and blade guru here in Ballard (a neighborhood in Seattle) and can't wait to try it out. It's a lovely french point Carl Monkhouse 6/8 with a full hollow blade. I'll post results after the first attempt unless I bleed out into the sink or decapitate myself. Can't wait!