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@johnnyhotdog
I've collected and restored straight razors in the past and still occasionally use one when I do shave (I'm more often bearded.)
Honing and stropping are very important and it's well worth getting these right. The actual shave is not as daunting as you think once you get started but under the nostrils is an area I found tricky at first!
I use a Norton 4k/8k water hone and a four sided paddle strop with paste for mine and can get it... erm... razor sharp.
It's important to make sure your hone is perfectly flat - super fine wet and dry paper wetted onto a pane of glass makes a good surface to ensure the hone is smooth. Hone blade side first in the x-pattern and then move on to stropping spine first.
I've often used the straightrazorplace forums but for god sake UTFS!