Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum and the crazy world
of straight razors.

If you want a beginners kit which check out this link.
www.thewellshavedgentleman.com
This is the site of forum member Tony Miller

Or if you prefer a vintage straight razor checkout
http://shop.writerferret.com/
This is the site of forum member Joe Chandler.

As far as brand, Tony sells new Dovo's and Joe sells
various brands of vintage razors. You won't go wrong with
The products these guys sell. All their razors come
shave ready so you really won't need to hone it for
some time. I'll let the guys who can actually hine
recommend a hone for when you need one.

As far as size? I would go with either a 5/8 or 6/8
and probably a round point for a first razor, though
lots of guys including myself have started with a spike
point. Either way though should work out fine.

You can also email adjustme69@yahoo.com
This is Mr. Lynn Abrams the founder of the forum.
He sells shave ready razors as well.

Or www.billysblades.com This is Bill Ellis another
forum member - he should be adding more vintage
razors in the very near future.

Hope this helps a little....



Terry