First of all, let me welcome you to the Straight Razor Place!
There is a wealth of information and you should be able to get answers to all of your questions, but of course you will never know until you try it yourself

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Probably the two most important resources when you start is the wiki (see the links below for the entries specifically oriented towards newbies) and the other posts in this section.
Do not hesitate to ask any questions, as you will quickly discover the more experienced members are always happy to help. Some of the advice you get may seem conflicting, but remember a lot of this is just a matter of personal preference. As a matter of practicality if your heads starts to spin and you don't know who to pay attention to, the moderators and administrators are always a safe choice.
Critical information for newbies:
What Every Beginner Should Know - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Shave Ready Razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Acronyms and Abbreviations - Straight Razor Place Wiki
RazorCentral - Home of the straight razor
Again, welcome aboard and have fun,
-- the management