Quote Originally Posted by zero2005 View Post
thanks for all the help guys, think i might just go with the Dovo then. i've just read alot of semi-good things about the GD's. I've alloted 50-75$ [approx] for the razor, that doesnt include the things i'm also willing to spend such as brush,strop,soap, etc. it just amazes me that there's no middle ground for a new razor in that approx range, its either 150$ or bust, with the exception of the Dovo Best at ~$80. I realize i should have said hone, but my phone was being retarded with the auto-correct so i just put "sharpened." believe me, i do alot of research into new stuff before i jump in. i've been lurking around multiple forums & google for about 3 weeks now, as well as watching Youtube vids and such.

i've heard someone say that you can get 3" leather belt blanks and make your own strop using 550 cord, anyone know where i could get some decent leather, or a good cheap strop? i've already got my brush picked out, im getting a Edwin Jagger Best Badger, with some Proraso, probably try some cheapy Williams mug just because.
I was just ribbing you...welcome to the forum...we all have a lot of fun here.