Greetings all.
I just threw down a load of money to get me started on straight razors. I look forward to learning the straight razor. What I got was:
  1. 4000/8000 stone
  2. Chromium oxide paste
  3. Leather and Linen Strop
  4. Shaving Mug
  5. Thiers Issard Badger Brush
  6. Hart Steel Razor

I know it was a pretty penny but I had many reasons I wanted to quit conventional razors. One being that I am known to grow beards. I have also burnt several beard trimmers. Four to be exact. I have gone to comb and scissors for that. Another reason is price. I can get maybe 3 decent shaves out of one cartridge. By the third or fourth it gets rough. But one of the real reasons is well there really is nothing more manly than a straight razor shave. It just exudes class and manliness. I know I put a lot of money down to get started but I am not one to give up easily and I think through big decisions like this. I look forward to the experience and any advice.