I started straight razor shaving because I was tired of shaves from cartridge razors and also thought straight razor shaving would be cool. But after spending the time to strop shave lather and go through all the steps of attempting to get a great shave, I say attempt because I'm still not very good at it, I find myself with a much calmer state of mind throughout the whole day than I had before. Lynn mentions this in his straight razor video and I can't agree more. Even though at the moment I cut up my face and nearly go into shock when I splash on aftershave I still feel accomplished having tried something new and seeing improvements everyday.
I'm curious to know how you guys feel after you shave with a straight razor and whether it is anything like this.