Colin,

Hello and Welcome!

A pleasure to see yet another Aussie on the forum, and an additional pleasure to see one from Brisbane as well.

Mate, there are quality razors out there to be had, never fear. There are new ones from current manufacturers, or custom made ones from the very talented bladesmiths that frequent this forum. A lot of people also enjoy using refurbished vintage or antique straight razors.

Take a look around the forum. In particular, keep an eye on the Buy/Sell/Trade section. There are generally some very nice pieces for sale there at quite reasonable prices.

I look forward to picking your brains and hearing your experiences in the future. Welcome again!

James.