Just bought a Anton Wingen JR Othello#52 today. I got it from Straight razor restoration, sales and honing. I talked with the owner Bob, and he seem like a good honest man.

I think I did OK, $79.00 and the razor is completely restored and ready to shave with.

Anyway for the past 40 years I have been using Williams mug soap with a Gillette DE or the newer disposable razors. When i start using the straight razor is there any reason to switch to something else , it seem to work for me.
Oh one more question, I am thinking of buying the 3in. strop from Straight razor design I think it is called Latagio? would this be a good choice?