Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
Welcome to SRP,

Nice introduction.
Looks like a vintage razor would work really nice. It shouldn't be too hard to place an ad in the classifieds, just follow the 'Place Ad' link there.
For the type of razor you're looking, you may also find horn scales attractive. I personally prefer it to wood. I am waiting to hear back on one of my razors, but if it doesn't get picked up from the person I'll PM you before posting it in the classifieds.
You would also need a strop.
Thank you! I am looking forward to your PM if they don't and I will try to keep my eye out for the horn scales too. I assume that one is able to buy a scale separately if the one on their razor is not to their liking?

Quote Originally Posted by zib View Post
+1 with the other guys and Welcome to the forum. You'll find everyone here to be helpful. The classifieds are an excellent source for razors and other materials. The WIKI here is a great source for everything, from which blades are bad, which are good, shaving demos, how to hone, types of hones, even making lather, etc...
Check it out.
An excellent first razor would be a Dovo. You have websites, like vintagebladesllc, or classicshaving, and straightrazordesigns. If your not too picky as to what type of scales, (handles) you want, you can probably pick one up for under 80 bucks. Always opt to have it Honed before they ship it. Some blades will say "Shave Ready" but there not. That's why if a Honing service is available, you take it. Then you'll know how sharp it's supposed to be. As the other guys stated, you'll need a strop, you can also read on the WIKI on how to use it. You'll need to strop prior to every shave.
Rich
Thank you too!! (I had forgotten the term scales while I was posting) I actually intend to get a strop, a brush and some shave cream but I figured that the razor would be the most expensive.