Thread: is this a good list to start with???

norton 8000/ naniwa 8,10 or 12k/ C12k/ barber hone/ yellow coticule

lots of options for keeping an edge C12k cheapest but slow so you get more time to make mistakes(i would think)
the others i well i only got a barber hone of those and that is one of the easyer stones to use

edit:For me a touchup hone boils down to 2-3 of those options (i know wich one I want) But in lack of experience i dont want to be to spesific

IMHO, you don't need some of the items you have on your list. Using a str8 razor should, for example, eliminate the need for razor bump relief remedies. Nor do you need a waterstone or pastes of any kind this early in your entry into the world of str8 razor shaving. Wait at least 6-12 months before purchasing chromium oxide paste and/or diamond spray to maintain the sharpness of your razor.

You may also want to consider shopping around before pulling the trigger on purchasing your shaving equipment from the particular vendor you have in mind. You may be able to purchase a complete str8 razor set that includes the $90 Dovo you have in mind--plus, brush, mug, soap, and strop for less. And the razor will be professionally honed before you get it.

Just my 2 cents.

From personal experience I can tell you that getting honing equipment too early is a BAD idea. Your razor will arrive completely shave ready, especially if it comes from Straight Razor Designs. Your first few shaves will be rough and you will probably think that your razor needs touching up on that pretty new hone you bought. You will probably just screw that razor up. ( this is all from experience) If I were you I would invest some of the money from the stuff you don't need ( towels, hone, paste) into upgrading the strop and brush, as well as buying some creams and some good aftershaves. Unless you are a previous wet shaver at lot of your time initially is gonna be spent on learning to buld a good lather and learning good general face prep ( read the wiki). I fully understand the desire to buy everything you could ever need at first, but take some of the advice from these posts and put your money into buying quality items you need to get started. Keep reading the wiki and these forums and keep practicing your technique and you will learn what other items you may want. You will also have a better idea as to exactly which items you want.

Just a bit more advice, try Alraz's Da Bomb shaving cream. It is very cushioning and moisturizing. I really think it would make the learning curve smoother .

And of course take all of this with a grain of salt. We each have our own preferences and ideals. But many on this site have been shaving with a straight longer than I have been alive. So when there is a consensus one way or another, go with it!

Best of luck and welcome!

Glad to see a newbie who did their homework. Well done, though the initial norton was way too coarse.

Consider getting stypic and brush stand too. Your wife might be able to help you on astringents/alum. Good luck on your shaves.