Beginners: Beware of online straight razor seller lingo
I learned about straight razors in the age of internet. And what I learned sometimes surprised me, although it shouldn't. Keep in mind that these things do not mean that you definitely should not buy the razor, it only means that it will usually need some more work and MIGHT not be worth it for you. Maybe others can add to it:
Seller says:
"Shave ready for me, maybe not for you" = razor is sharp as a knife, but not razor sharp. Don't shave with it until someone has honed it properly
"Not an expert, but I believe the razor is shave ready" = not even close to shave ready
"Razor is new, and so should be shave ready" = razor looks good but is actually so blunt that you can rub your finger along the edge without cutting yourself
"Near mint" = razor definitely looks used, but pretty decent
"blade centers easily in scales" = blade centers in scales if you pay attention, otherwise the edge will touch the scales