Hello everyone. I am new to straight razor shaving. The SRP is amazing...so much informantion to absorb. I made the mistake of buying a razor before knowing about the SRP..what a mistake. Thankfully, I sent my razor to Utopian to be honed. I hope he can put a good edge on it. After reading some threads, I purchased a Dovo Special from Straight Razor Designs that comes professionaly honed by Lynn Abrams. I am sure that razor will be much better quality than the Mehaz I originally bought. I can't wait until my first shave. I only have a mug and brush. I may purchase a scuttle down the road, but I will wait a bit. Again, hello SRP members.