Hi CC, I've read the guide to shaving from the Library of Congress and have read and watched the Stroptober thread all useful for increasing the knowledge base.
I decided to get another Shave Ready Razor and have an ERN Crown & Sword on its way and I hope to have my first SRS this week.
If that goes ok then I'll get the Rodgers Honed and leave the AMA and Carrera for Honing practice when needed.
I think I'm going to buy a Standard Strop as well and not take the risk with the Vintage one I got. I'd hate to ruin the blade of my Razor on something that's not suitable.