Yup, baby steps. some of the people here who sell stuff have razor w/ strop kits. i prefer 5/8 round point or spanish. full hollow grind. feels much better on my face. heavier grinds for heavier beards. lighter grinds for lighter beards. i massacre myself w/ spike points going atg. some memebrs here make their own strops and sell for very reasonably. i prefer strops w/ heavier draw. but thats just me.