While I am yet to actually put a straight razor to my face, I am still in the phase of reading and understanding all that I can.

My DOVO 'Bismark' arrived and is a beautiful thing indeed. My 3" Big Daddy Strop is en-route with a badger hair brush and another cheaper straight razor to practice with. (and styptic pencil for the inevitable)

In addition to these items I have just grabbed the following shave items from
'Shaving Shack' I must thank all who have contributed to various threads on this forum as I have spend HEAPS (much to my wifes dismay) of time reading and researching. The following items made it into my 'basket'

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap Refill
Taylor of Old Bond St Pre-Shave Oil (30ml)
DR Harris Almond Shaving Soap Refill
Dovo of Solingen Strop Paste (Non Abrasive)
The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm (100ml)
DR Harris Marlborough Shaving Cream Bowl (150g)

I bought two soaps and a cream so I have something to compare
each one two in terms of lather and the actual shave. I intend
grate the soaps and press them into a scuttle/dish, of which I
am still in the market.

Its off tomorrow looking at fittings for my bathroom to begin
setting up the shave den.

Once I am confident I have learned as much from this forum in the
prelude... I will embark on my maiden voyage!

If there is any other suggestions in terms of items I might like
to have in the bathroom from the get go... don't hesitate in
putting your thoughts up.

Just looked at the credit card....and my wife will be like

Thanks again you lot!

Baldie