Thread: Am I bitting off more than I can chew

Learning to shave is first - understanding your beard growth - building a consistent lather-mastering WTG, XTG, ATG.
At the same time learning a good stropping technique - most newbies dull their first razor right off the bat because of a poor stopping technique.
When experienced to have accomplished the above - learn to maintain your edges. A Barber's Hone or a 12k synthetic stone is what's needed.
After a year investigate honing from bevel set to shave ready and the steps needed -this is where a Mentor or Senior Member is invaluable. Sharpening a knife stops where honing a razor begins, it's the old apples and oranges.

But tantamount to success is reading in the Library and the videos and FINDING a Mentor or Senior Member for one-on-one session(s). Comb the advanced search section in the membership area for members in Great Britain. Select Senior Members that have posted recently, PM to see if they can give you some assistance.