Thanks everybody. I've been looking on youtube and reading the wiki offered on this site. Very helpful stuff! You folks have a great site here. Wonderful resource!

The sticker shock has worn off and I'm coming to appreciate the rustic artistry of some of these straight razors. This looks like a very satisfying hobby too!

Thanks for all the advice. I almost bought the Zeepk and looked at half a dozen other off brands. I'll look up those razors, Utopian.

Thanks!