Robert,

You have purchased some great gear. A wonderful starting point in str8 shaving. Most of us start rather more humbley.

Can I suggest that if you decide to purchase one of Tony's artisan strops you also purchase his starter strop.

When you first start learning to strop you will nick your strop at some point. It's far better to make your mistakes on a very cheap and cost effective starter strop. You can then move onto the artisan after a couple of months on the starter strop. It was the best decision I made. I know of others that have regretted not doing the same!

Enjoy the journey!