Hey Guys,
I just wanted to note that for Noobs to shaving with a straight razor the course you can follow at the koordenwinkel is quite interesting. It's also quite expensive at €60 for 2 lessons but you learn a lot and the guy giving the class is a good fellow who'll help you out if he can.
i learned a new technique in shaving and had some explanation about shaving lather and stuff and after 1 lesson i'm already a better shaver...i'll keep you posted once i got the second lesson as well