I just joined the forums and wanted to introduce my self. My name is Mike and I live in New London,Ohio. I am married and have two kids (21&17). I really enjoy reading the posts and advice in on this Website. I been using a straight razor (J.R. Torrey) for about 4 months now. Before that, I was using a DE razor (Merkur and Edwin Jagger) for around five years. I started out by using a Parker Shavette razor. I wanted to see if I was going to like using straight razor so, instead of investing a lot of money up front, I opted for the disposable blade razor. As with most newbies, I ended nicking my self for the first week or so. After getting use to the razor and the proper shaving technique, I was hooked. I ended up sending a straight razor ( Cracker Jack)that a friend gave me years ago to Lynn for honing. I didn't realize that the razor had a slight warp on the edge towards the tip of the blade. I couldn't shave with it, even though Lynn made it very sharp, the razor just hit and missed because of the warp. So, I puchased a J.R. Torrey off of Ebay also, some hones and a strop. I love the feel of a straight razor shave!! A lot of my friends and family look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I use a straight razor.. Every one I know uses modern razors (Mach's or Quattro"s). I tell them that those are nothing but junk!!:) I really look forward to reading and commenting on all of your posts!! Thanks for taking the time to read minie!!
Mike