Hi everyone, just dropping in and saying hello. I finally took the plunge into the world of straight razors and I'm anxiously waiting for my package to arrive. I purchased a DOVO 5/8 Bismarck as my first razor (please tell me if I made a poor choice), and I've spent the past week or so researching what to do, tricks of the trade, and finding the best ways to get started. This site is great, and I'm looking forward to spending more time with you all.