I would like to thank everyone for their help and insight. I have slept on it a few nights and have decided on a blade. I went with VintageBlades "Razor of the month special", a basic pre honed Classic Dovo. As some have sugested to start with a basic new blade and graduate to different styles, larger blades, or save my pennies for a nice vintage blade. I look forward to starting my new adventure in shaving.

Thank you for all your help. The decision would have been a lot harder had it not been for this group.


Arthur Dent
"So long and thanks for all the fish"