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If your razor is not shave-ready I am afraid stropping alone is not enough. It needs to be honed. If it is a good razor send it out, if not you can afford to practice, but you'll need hones for that.

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Great starter set up. For cheap and cheerful soap I would suggest Arko, Turkish shaving soap. Apart from the citronella scent (yes, the stuff that chases mosquitos) I love all its aspects. Can't beat...