I’m preparing to move from using disposable 2 bladed Gillette razors (Gillette Good News! Model) to a straight razor I’ll try and get in a kit from The Topher. One piece of advice I heard was to start using a more abrasive face wash, to help even out the skin ahead of time. Can anyone back this up, or disprove it? Any other advice I should be heeding in the week or three before The Topher finishes his project, and can supply me with my first razor? Thanks all!