Received a PIF from Larry about a week ago, a rather old Antoni Tadross STR8 with bad scales. The beauty to this old workhorse was not the scales, the spine, or the fact that Larry generously gave me the blade, but it was the work and effort he put in the cutting edge to allow me to experience my first straight shave. Sure my first couple of shaves were a little red, but the skill level is improving and thanks to Larry I plan to continue with this new addiction. 
