Thread: Another newbie with newbie questions (long winded)

+1 stay off ebay for now. My very first post here was about ebay and I got a lot of advice to avoid it till I know what to look out for. I stayed away and now I am glad I did. A better bet is to get a razor from another SRP member. Check the classifieds a lot and bargins show up. Another option is to get a razor here: Whipped Dog Straight Razor Sales
They are inexpensive but not cheap which is what you want.

As for screwing up a razor, I'll bet you'll be okay. Ask questions when you are unsure and chances are that someone on SRP will go out of their way to give you good advice. Good luck!

Nun2Sharp gave "the best advice I could give you would be to do business with our members in the classifieds or the vendors who sponsor the site." As to a strop, whatever you do practice with a butter knife. It take a lot of time to perfect that simple but essential skill. It sounds easy, but it is not so easy. And welcome but be aware, this can become addicting.