I was looking at getting started at shaving with a Straight Razor, and have been lerking these forums for a few weeks, and i have made up a list of things i was looking at buying. Does anything on this list look wrong or maybe a better suggestion? Also from reading the forum i got the impression i wouldn't need a hone for a while so was thinking about ordering a pasted paddle maybe in a few weeks, is that right? Is there anything else i should buy to get started, i am kinda excited at the prospect of trying something diffrent in the morning, i currently use a hot towel and just shave with a cartridge razor, so will be interesting taking it a step further
- Razor: Dovo Straight Razor Ebony Handle Carbon Steel Blade 5/8
- Simco Razor Strop * Cowhide/canvas 1-3/4" X 20"
- The Art of Shaving Shaving Brush, Pure Badger, Ivory #3
- Colonel Conk Famous Almond Shave Soap