Quote Originally Posted by robh View Post
Hello,

My name is Rob and I am of course new to this forum, I just bought my first razor from a guy I work with for $20 ( no nics, or rust) it is a David & Rizk Co. razor. My local Wal-mart has shaving set with a boar bristle brush, and I am looking on Amazon for a Strop (Amazon.com: Fromm Razor Strop 2 1/2" X 23": Health & Personal Care
I have found all kinds of Info on this site and would be glad for any advice. So in short... Glad to be here!
Advice....
Get the blade honed by a pro. There are half a dozen here.
It is hard to get a razor sharp enough without an investment
in tools and time. I cannot tell from the photographs if it
needs more than a honing or if it has problems beyond needing
to be sharpened.

You will need a strop.

Work on your wet shaving with any razor that puts a single edge
on your face. The cheapest looking BiC, or a classic double edge.
Wet shaving is a multi step thing... not hard just takes getting
used to.

Find a very cheap puck of soap and practice making lather
and at the same time this will break in your brush. Not shaving just
lathering a lot more than shaving.

The last two above should be done while getting your blade
checked out and sharpened.

Scan the wiki for beginner advice and tricks.