Hi, all. I've been lurking and learning here on SRP. Thanks for all of the good info. I have been using DE for quite some time and am about ready to try straight. I prefer to get quality tools right away and am thinking of a Hart 6/8 polished round to start with and then the SRP Logo LE whenever my turn for production rolls around. That may give me enough time learning on the Hart before trying the smile of the SRP. I saw one comment on an SRP thread that the smile may be better for beginners. I'm guessing that is just on the face and not with the roll during honing and stropping. That's where my thinking is for now. I'll ponder it some more and may order after the weekend.
Tim