Ok, I've been off this forum for around a year and a half. During that time I've been wet shaving with an EJ DE and a 'Body Shop' cheapy acrylic brush, due to a lack of time for a full straight shave. However, tonight I decided I wanted to have a straight shave, and so I dug all my kit out and gave my 2 shave-ready razors a good stropping. Two passes plus touch up were like riding a bike - perfect shave, no nicks or weepers (just as well, because I can't find my styptic anywhere), just the smoothest shave I've had in forever. I think I'm going to have to send all my stuff away for honing and do this more often, the results were certainly worth it.

Preshave: Hot shower, shampoo stubble to remove grease
Soap: uberlather made from Proraso SC and Omega SS
Brush: Semogue 2015 silvertip
Razors: Dovo 6/8 WTG, and Harris Bros 559 wedge for ATG/touchups
AS: Aramis Classic splash and EdC

Good to be back doing this, I remember now why I loved it so much.