Quote Originally Posted by Lucille92 View Post
I was looking around a local flea market for a good cheap straight razor to start shaving with. Some of the ones i was looking at had some slight surface rust, some had very small nicks in the blade, and some seemed to be almost new. The three that seemed to be in the best shape were Torrey, Krusius Brothers, and a Magnetic.

What all should i know about these razors before i buy one? How do i know if their shave ready? What should i stay away from, exc. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
If you want a cheep razor to start out with, check out Whipped Dog Straight Razor Sales
The guy who runs it is really a great guy, you cannot go wrong with him.

He caters in inexpensive straights for people to get their feet wet with. He even has a hone for trade deal, so that if your razor gets dull you can trade it in for the price of a honing.

If you find you enjoy straights, you can always get a nicer razor later, but this way you can check it out without spending a lot of money.