Hi

I just found and joined this site and would be grateful for some advice. I've tried several brands of "normal" razors and have always found the shave was never quite as smooth as I wanted, so I decided to try a straight razor.

Unfortunately I jumped head first and without doing proper research I've made some purchases already. I've picked up a couple of of old razor on ebay and also purchased a couple of hones thinking I could just sharpen the razors and start using them.

I went to the local barbers and had a Turkish hot towel shave just to be sure I want to continue this. After I got over the fact I had just let a complete stranger take a blade to my throat, I was convinced my choice was correct.

I now have a couple of vintage razor which I can't use until I learn to restore them correctly, a belgian blue whetsone 150mm x 50mm and a 12k Chinese water stone 150mm x 50mm. I am thinking I should purchase one of those straight razors which uses disposable blades until I learn to shave correctly. Then purchase a new or vintage razor which is in a ready to shave condition and gradually work my way up to restoring the two razors I have.

I would be grateful for any advice or hints on the matter.

regards

Edward