Just wanted to say thanks to everyone's advice. Tips , posts old and new, videos. I received my whippeddog blade and had a go. I shaved a little further than recommended beginers should do. No razor burn only one nick in the soft spot under my nose.. I can say due to this website and the plethora of info and videos it can be done.. Now to work on my stropping. Yikes its sloppy..i think I want to use srd modular paddle.. Only if he had them in stock. Thanks again to everyone here at srp.