Hello everyone, I've COMPLETELY new to straight razor shaving living in Perth in Australia and there is apparently only one guy who hones razors, form what I have heard its far from the best service ever being over priced and the blades are only so-so after he's done with them.

Thinking of getting myself set up with a Coticule possibly with BBW on the reverse side, I see retailers offering these mix stones, Straight Razor Designs for example, is this the best way to go or should i be going through coticule.be and reserving a specific stone.

From my limited research i would like a La Veinette.

P.S. For my Razor Ive ordered a Bergischer Lowe from the states, Aussie retailers dont seem to stock it, should be here in a few weeks.

Thanks for any feed back