New str8 rzr user from Alabama

I'm a new str8 rzr user from Alabama. I've always been interested in using a str8 blade since my early childhood, but had never tried it. I remember watching my father use his brush & mug and always wanted to try. Then my wife gave me a very nice brush & mug for Christmas last year. I loved the "ceremony" of the shave. Then I was in the Atlanta AOS and purchased my first straight. I haven't shaved with anything else since then! I've since purchased a couple of other str8s and love them all. Some of my friends think I've lost my mind, but those that really know me know how much I love the nostalgia and history associated with using a str8 rzr. I had the pleasure of meeting Max when I was in Las Vegas last weekend. He was unbelievably kind and welcoming. My wife than surprised me with a beautifully restored Frederick Reynolds for our anniversary. I can't even begin to explain how "cool" it feels to shave with a 120 year old blade! It now has a special place in my daily rotation. I've learned so much from this forum, and hope to continue learning from everyone.

Welcome to SRP. This forum is full of great people and there is of course a wealth of information to be had here. Post any questions you have and enjoy.

Welcome neighbor!

I can really identify with the charms and desire of straight razor shaving.

It really sounds like you learned an awful lot faster than I did as well.

What made me game to actually try it was years of irritation and dissatisfaction with disposable/cartridge/multiblade/electric razors. Not only am I enjoying something I once hated, I'm getting comfort and far better results.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I don't know how much i'm "learning," but I am trying to read as much as I can on the forums and trying to research as much as I can. Luckily, I had a mentor tell me to begin shaving with my left hand (I'm naturally right handed) about 20 years ago as "practice" for the O.R. Little did I know, that would be invaluable when I began straight razor shaving. Still have a long way to go, but I'm sure enjoying the journey!!!