I am still fairly new to straight shaving and to this forum, so if this has already been dealt with I am sorry and would be grateful if someone could point me to it.

Long story short, I dropped my first razor a Dovo 5/8 best and it is back for repair. I got a new razor a 11/16 TI basic black. I bought them both shave ready and they definitely were, I bought them form invisibleedge.co.uk the question I have is the TI came with a set of instructions which said do not strop the razor until you have used it three times. This seems contrary to other things I have seen. Does this just mean for the first three times and then go back to daily stropping after that? Or does it mean that razors only need stropping every three days or so?

It also suggested having two razors because it takes 48 hours for the edge to settle after use. Is this just a sales ploy or is it true? I suppose it won't be an issue once my Dovo is returned.

I know these are both starter razors and I do intend to move up the ladder but Mrs Porl is taking some convincing, so that will have to wait for the time being. I guess when that time comes I will be seeking advice on that too.

I am really grateful to this forum and everyone who takes the time to help out. There doesn't seem to be many places for me to go for help here in the UK.