I say there is more fun and sensuallity in learning together. My husband has been shaving with a straight razor for a while. I just started learning. We bought some razors and Glen, one of the craftsman here, vintage restored them. He removed the old scales and he made new scales, plus cleaned and polished the razor itself. Not to mention, "he honed them to shave ready". While we waited for our new "toys" We bought some of Mama Bear's soaps and shaving gear and also Em's. So it has been fun. When we recieved our straight razors we were so excited we both shaved with our new straight razors that day.
What ever you decide have fun with it and welcome
Rosie