Hello, Brennan:

Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

Please continue to do research in the Wiki for its wealth of information on the straight razor world.

The Shavette will do until you acquire a real straight razor. That razor you have now in all likelihood will need to be restored and honed professionally. Do not shave with it in its current state.

Check in the member services for a professional to hone and clean up your razor. In the meantime, again, the Wiki will have plenty of material for you to get you on your way. Beyond that, if you have questions, please post them. Good luck.

Regards,
Obie