Hi from Brisbane, Australia
Hi gang, Nick here from Brisbane, in Australia. Have always had an affinity for straight razors but have just taken a while to finally take the plunge, much to the distress of my wife, who thinks I'll skin myself :)
Currently have a shavette-style razor with disposable blades but only had to use that once before I bought a proper steel razor & strop kit. Currently using a terrible brush and a Palmolive shave stick. I've always had really sensitive skin on my neck (Can't look against the grain, let alone shave it!!) but have found the pure sharpness of my disposable blade and the calming effect of taking my time has helped me immensely in getting a very close shave without having to go over my neck half a dozen times.
Looking forward to getting my kit I ordered from the UK (Just rubbish mind you) and hopefully getting a Dovo classic white in a little while. I'm also keen on restoring a razor perhaps as well, trades/using your hands is in my blood and I modify everything I can get my mitts on, so we'll see how much the wife lets me get into it!
I've already planned a balsa strop for some Cro2/Chromium Oxide that I'll most likely get into making on the weekend!