Quote Originally Posted by Black Beard View Post
http://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk/page88.html

http://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk/page23.html

http://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk/page108.html

http://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk/page21.html

Okay, I take your point gentlemen. It would make sense to get a cheap one that I can later practice honing on, when I move up to something a litttle more desirable.

Would you recommend any of the above as a starter razor?

I live in the UK so this guy is handy, and from research he is well respected.

My only concerns with vintage/used razors are the obvious blood born diseases out there.

I'm determined I'm going to straight shave, even if it takes me a year to get good at it!
If i were choosing form that list it would be the Genco. They easily take and hold a very nice smooth edge. The owner of the invisible edge is a member here, "blueprinciple" i believe, and he does have an excellent reputation.

Like many previous poster i recommend the vintage razors but if you heart is set on a brand spanking new one.. get a TI but later you will be wanting the Dovo as well...
Sterilizing blades if a topic of debate... on an ebite special ... rubbing alcohol, then cleaning and honing, more rubbing alcohol and if possible let it sit a few days most nasty things will be dead when you get ti and so those steps will just remove the evidence. but you can search for the threads on sanitizing a blade and decide for yourself.