Quote Originally Posted by zero2005 View Post
I know it's only like 4 or 5$ for a #66 but in this case it's been sharpened. Apparently ruprazor used to offer GDs but I've emailed him and he no longer offers them due to the quality issues with the #66s . I've found a few posts about how it's a great beginner blade even compared to a dovo because it's a good beater blade.
Since you've joined us on SRP to begin this very cool and fun journey, a straight razor is not sharpened, it is honed.

I started with a Dovo Best Quality, 5/8, 1/2 hollow grind, and it is and was an excellent beginner blade, still have and use it, and theres no need to buy a "beater" when you can get a reasonably priced razor to start with that will last your lifetime.

There's lots of great advice here, it's up to you....