Gents,

I'm a newbie who just purchased a shave-ready razor from Bob Keyes but don't have any other equipment yet (other than an inexpensive boar brush and a cake of William's soap). I've been at Tony's site and noticed that you suggest a paddle with pre-pasted sides for the new to straight shaving guy. I'm not much for honing (I have a hard time getting pocket knives sharp), although eventually I would like to give it a go. But on the other hand I've seen quite a few guys who swear up and down in support of hanging strops. I'm confused. Probably a normal situation for newbies....