I would add, welcome to the group there are lots of great guys on here and will help as much as possible some beyond what is possible. I would stay away from gold dollars at all costs. Lots of guys like em and that is fine but they pose lots of issues right from the box. They can be a good razor to play with once you have a base of knowledge about what a proper razor is like. I wouldn't even recommend one to learn to hone with due to issues with spine and grind.
Also new is a great way to go but there is not one thing wrong with vintage. Looking back I wish I'd went vintage from the start. There is alot of ways to go and you just got to find what you like and get what is visually pleasing to you. Ask lots of questions always some one willing to help.

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