hey there i just bought my first razor off of ebay and i was wondering if it was a good razor. Its made by Challenge Cutlery and has the words "WIDE AWAKE" on the blade with an owl inbetween them. It seems to be in very good condition to me but im just a noob the scales look like they could have been made yesterday and there is no pitting or cracking along the blade. However there are black markes im not sure what these are and i would realy like to get rid of them if any of you know what i can use to clean them off that would be awesome also i was wondering about strops should i buy i new one of will a vintage one off of ebay suffice and what should i be looking for? and if anyone knows of someone in canada (perferably ontario) that does a good honing job please let me know. i havint shaved with a stright befor so andy tips are welcome thank you! oh! and pictures!