If you bought from Heirphoto then you have a very good setup. He is a member here and his name is Tony Miller.

The next thing you should purchase is the new DVD made by the founder of this group, Lynn Abrams. Go to the Buy/Sell/Trade forum and get the ordering info from there.
It is, quite simply, the best video available on shaving with a straight razor. It will answer 95% of your questions.

Wecome to the group!