well, i'm now 5 shaves in, three with my original blade (royal crown razor) and 2 with my Ford and Medley. i have some trumpers sandlewood cream and i used it the other day, its nice stuff. i've since orderd sample packs from trumpers and T&H (a bit back to front i know!)
however on the last use of the original blade i felt it scratching a bit. on closer inspection, a nick. i've now flatened the edge and re-beveled at 400g. 600, 1000, then the micron grades to come. i think that after i get a good 1000g finish i'l strop it to get rid of any burr that might have formed, i need to be carefull of the over honing issue, but obviously i need to get a good polished edge too.
its all a learning experience.
cheers all
steve