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OK Could not wait any longer. Picked up the VGH kit tonight, found it more enjoyable than I recall. That being said I used to just leave the soap in the mug as I lathered (never though to read about...

OK Everyone, thank you so much for the responses. I have wet-shaved before with a cartridge, and I think I will enjoy straight (strop and all) when I have it down. Being the overthinker/cheapskate...

You know I did the search, and I figured for $15 more for a strop I am likely to cut anyway, I might as well go with the 2". Most people said they think you should start 2" to get the "x stroke" form...

Thanks. The van der hagens is just a kit of their soap (has good reviews here), brush, stand and mug. I don't mind spending the money to get the nicer setup if I like it lol! I would love to save...

Hmmm, want to get an alternative to my cartridge razor. Just borrowed another cartridge from dad so time to buy unless I want to sink the money into another pack of cartridges. Really wanted to go...