I am fed up with disposable razors... been using them for years. I'm almost ready to make the jump to a straight... but I think I need to learn a little more about them before I do. I found alot of useful info here as well as alot of willingness from the seasoned vets to help out noobs... so I joined.

I learned how to shave on a safety double edge... used it for about 10 years and really liked the close shave I was able to get from it. Had a party one night and my beloved razor grew legs. Made the move to disposables and cursed them since day 1... but I still use them because basically I dont have anything else to use. I am looking to change that.

I dig the idea of a straight, but I dont dig the idea of plunking down a few hundred on a brand new piece that I might not like the results from or rarely use due to time constraints ... so the used market appeals to me right now.

Any thought or suggestions on a good used straight? I am not focused on looks or appearance right now .. just a good blade that can hold an edge.

TIA