I suggest you consider a DE razor and some shaving soap with a brush.
That's what I was thinking. Straight-razor shaving has a steep learning curve; you'll get similar results with a DE (safety) razor, faster, with less
education.

DE razors range from "mild" to "aggressive", depending on how much of the blade is exposed.[*] I only have two DE razors:

. . . a Weishi (from China, about $12 on eBay) is very mild. It works well with a Feather blade (which is very sharp).

. . . a Gillette "Tech" (US-made, 3-piece, I paid $5 in an antique store). It's not as mild as the Weishi, but it's still considered
. . . a fairly mild razor. Works nicely with Feather blades _if you're careful_; works nicely with other blades.

There are lots of old Gillette razors in antique stores / junk shops. Most people find that most of them are OK. Many are adjustable -- from "mild" to "aggressive" in a single razor. There are lots of reviews on this website.

If you want to spend more money, I'm sure other people will chime in!

charles




Charles
[*] The "Badger and Blade" ratings rely on throat width, which isn't exactly the same thing. But the idea is clear, I hope.