Hi, Im a beginner too, and have ordered a sight unseen razor, plus poor mans strop and brush from Larry. Although it hasn't arrived yet, his communication has been great, seems like a really nice guy. Once I ordered, was only a day or two (he was waiting for the brush to arrive), I received an email with shipping advice and tracking link. Being sent by USPS, it may be another week or two until the pack arrives. YOu may have bought already by then, but when it arrives I'll update this thread with my thoughts.