Well, i just ended up with a straight razor it seems

Depending on what you mean by "shaving foam", I'd say, yeah, shaving soap is necessary. In my own opinion, a brush & soap lather prep is essential to getting a good shave. I'd even suggest that you do this for a couple weeks before trying the straight razor. Start with a good foundation before you try to build the house, right?

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Originally Posted by KafkaDatura

Then i guess i'll have to tell with my noobish knowledge of the stuff.

Anyway, is there any way to tell if the blade is pre-honed ? I would hate to have to carry or send it anywhere for nothing, and i kinda wanna try it out right now :D

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Probably won't be great now you've cut paper etc with it.

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Originally Posted by KafkaDatura

I don't any professional about that ... i'll go see a razor shop in Paris, they might be able to tell me.

Is the shaving soap absolutely necessary ? No shaving foam possible ?

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Look in the classifieds here too.
Shaving soap and brush won't cost much, and will improve any shaving you do.