Thanks for the advice everybody, it is appreciated and will be taken.

Mike emailed and mentioned that the razor will be honed before it is sent out. I have also acquired another razor to practice with. Just to make sure that I don't damage this one.

I think that this is a start of my RAD, only if she knew what she has started

A lot of reading and research is in order before I start. Looking forward to trying a straight for the first time.