Thread: My first razor

So thanks to my hair cutting guy being a flak I stopped into a barbershop. With that came my first straight razor shave. Man I tell you what, like my first woman and my first car I remember my first straight razor shave. Now thanks to many hours or research and eBay I am the proud owner of a CARL SCHLIEPER Solingen pre 1945 new never used razor. I was after a vintage c-mon but when I clicked on this one it called my name, plus, I had instant gratification because the auction was ending in 3 minutes. It was a exciting bidding war but own it I must. Now for the newbie question part of my post. Basically – what now? Did I get a decent razor ($132.50)? I hear it takes a few razors for find the “keeper” - rounded end pointed end longer shorter soap preferences, brush preferences, stones strops. I feel like I started with the seat now need a hoarse and cart and advice. Any help is appreciated.