Beginner's Gear Aquired!

Good Evening Gents!
Thought I'd post my recent acquisitions to start me on this journey.
Bengall & Magnetstahl 11/16" from fellow Aussie & forum member Substance. Great advice & service from him. Came with 2 stropping compounds, instructions, storage sock, honing procedure he went through etc.
My wife keeps sniffing the Taylor of Old Bond St cream. Loves the stuff.
The 2 Jack Black products were a gift from Men's Biz when I ordered everything else.
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I've yet to have a go with the straights. I keep having after work drinks, & am not keen on learning with a beer in one hand.

Nice starter kit! Get one of these to avoid full hands. It's Classy because wine!
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Muddy, I apologize if it appears I was disparaging your gear. Not the case! I'm so new to wet shaving, every thing I see brings more questions.
How is your gear treating you? Soap satisfying? Blades sharp? And you didn't mention the make of your brush.
Having a mentor gives you great advantage. I came to this alone, unassisted. Without fine gentlemen knowledgeable in the fine details, I'd be much more ignorant that I appear.

All good mate. No offense taken. The brush is a badger from an aussie online shop - Mensbiz. Not a name brand one.

Looks like a good start! Hope it goes well from here on.

And Substance has a new slogan: "Service by Substance"

PS --- you're a wise man to avoid straight razors while imbibing!

You're gonna have a blast with that stuff. And nice cream to start with too. Jermyn Street is one of my favorite products from one of the best companies of all time. Have fun!!

I've had a lot of sharp knives, and I mean proper sharp, but these razors are something else.

Looks like you are off to a good start, onya Substance. The Bengall might be a plain jane but they really are a great razor, one of the best IMHO. Take the time to have a go Muddy, you will never look back. Best of luck.

Great to see you are fully knitted up now mate
The TOBS Jermyn St is a definate must in my shave den and would be my last to ever give up I think
Look forward to hearing of your first shaves as you progress
Just remember to start easy and work your way up to a full face

Best of luck looks like you got what you need. Take your time enjoy yourself and shave on : D