This is a great little forum you have here. This is why I love the Internet. Tons of information on something I would otherwise never be able to figure out on my own.

Anyway, some questions.

From the reading Ive been doing on the forum I understand that its best to acquire a "shave ready" razor, preferably from a trusted source like the many on here. It also seems that depending on how often the razor is used you may only have to re-sharpen/hone it every 2 months?

My hair is pretty fine so with cartridge razors I normally have to shave once every other day. Would this mean I could get away with sharpening the razor less often. Just curious. I just don't want to waste time sharpening a blade when its unnecessary.

Also should I take having fine hair into consideration when selecting a razor? I think from what I read it would probably be more appropriate for me to purchase a lighter type razor? Hollow was the word I think used.

Last question.

I'm under the impression that stropping should be done to maintain the blade? This is different then honing/sharpening so how often should this be done?

Thanks in advance for anyone who can help out a newbie.