So, in my quest to find my first straight razor I've gone to Antique Shops, thrift stores etc. As a newbie, I'm finding it very difficult to even get my hands on a SR. Antique Shops have nothing but rusty old junk and they're asking way to much $$. So I found that there is an Art of Shaving at one of the local Pittsburgh Malls. I decided to make the drive and go there.

I was dumbfounded when the sales person told me they don't even stock straight razors. The walls were filled with creams, soaps, oils etc., but not a single SR. The salesperson was nice, and apologetic for not having anything for me to see. I was really disappointed.

So if you're a newbie like me, I'd suggest you stay away from this retailer unless you are looking for creams, soaps etc. Theses products were quite nice, but seemed very expensive.