Hello gentlemen. I have been lurking here for about three months, and John Crowley talked me into registering today while I talked about purchasing some Wackers. I figured I would say hi and say what got me into straight shaving.
I started buying straights to cut up and regrind into woodcarving knives. I did this to about ten razors until I had one that was just too nice to destroy.
I have always been fanatic about sharp knives so I gave sharpening a straight a shot. The first shave was not pretty so I searching the web for more info. Some new stones and strops later the shaves got better. I then purchased Lynn's video and am not turning back.
Shaving had always hurt pretty bad, and until I shaved with my straight I had not shaved for about three years. I am also in the process of converting some guys at work, and my wife is letting me shave her legs. This is now a lifestyle change to me.
Thanks for all the info
Christopher