Stick with it Kyle. There is a lot of information, I know but take the responses and PMs and read them over and over carefully. You have gotten good advice already. Just take some time to digest and process it. Then just figure out how to put it into practice. It is frustrating at first but it gets easier with time. All of a sudden it begins to click and then things start to come together. Use a couple of those other razors to get you through. You need to figure out what grinds, points and finishes/edges you like anyway. Once you get the stropping down things will level off quickly.