Welcome. Glad to have you aboard. I am just a little envious because I didn't start using a straight until six months ago at the age of 67. You have all those years of enjoyment ahead as you become a master with a straight razor.

If you can get two razors, I suggest getting one vintage off the SRP Classified and one new from a place like Straight Razor Designs. I have three new Dovos from SRD, honed by Lynn Abrams, and they are wonderful. I think it is nice to have both a vintage and a new razor for comparison. Be sure to read all the stickies and Wiki on purchasing and using a straight razor. There is a wealth of materials available here on SRP and it can get you going in the right direction.

Good Luck and Happy Shaving.