I think I am on here more than my husband researching for this buy but I am now looking at some vintage straight razors. They say shave ready but I know I cannot depend on that. Right now I am looking at a Hessenbruch Cut Throat. It is stamped as Full Hollow with buffalo horn handle. Its plain but looks to be in nice condition. The only size information given is that the blade's total width measures just under 3/4". What else should I be looking at. Is this an appropriate beginning blade?

I also went a little nutty and purchased him a VINTAGE WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD RAZOR for restoring. It is stamped as Full concave.CLOSED IT'S ABOUT 6 1/4 INCHES LONG. OPEN ABOUT 9 3/4. I paid very little for it and it will need work but since he loves little projects when its colder I thought for an $8 investment on ebay he might try to learn a bit of restoring and sharpening on this one without me freaking out about messing up an expensive piece. I still hope he might get to try to use this one though.