Q: What was your first straight razor?
A: My first straight razor was kamisori wich I forge by myself from old bearing. You can see her in my avatar. But I have a couple of shaves with knives first :)
Q: Why was it your first straight razor?
A: Because I like to do it myself. And that was cheepest way to try straight razor shave.
Q: How well did it work for you?
A: Better then I expect.
Q: Did you hone it yourself or did you send it to a pro?
A: I honed that one by myself. KING 1k, 6k, and CrOx for the first time. Later I buy Naniwa 12k.
Q: Did you transition from DE shaving or jump right to straights?
A: Right to straights
Q: Did you ever cut yourself or do you worry about cutting yourself?
A: Of course, but nothing serius for now.
Q: If you had it to do over again what would be different?
A: Nothing :)
Q: Anything else you think beginners should or would want to know?
A: It's not so hard as it looks.