OP

I don't want to be answering for Jamie, but my guess is that a "beginner" razor is the least expensive plain Jane model in any makers line. It is no different than the other models in the line as far as the basic blade quality goes. The more expensive models may have bigger blades as measured in height not length. They also may have fancier scales, worked spines and gold etchings. Just remember pretty does not make a razor shave better but only cost more because of the extras.

Bob