Im new to the straight razor shave but with two shaves under my belt. I love it already. With help from Roger in Calgary I have 3 blades, a bowl, a brush a plethera of soaps,alum bar, hard strop and last but not least, some amazing aftershave balm. Thanks a bunch Roger. I have him saved in my cell as Razor Roger. Now watching Lynn's youtubes. Im learning alot of excellent hints and tips. Thanks a bunch Lynn.