When I say that I am just starting out with straight razors, I'm not kidding. I've been looking for some razors to start out with. Some shaze ready (not from the manufacturer shave ready, but from experienced honers shave ready) and some for me to work on myself to get to understand what the whole experience with straight razor shaving is like. I just bought a razor stamped on the tang, "GEBR Geldmacher Solingen," and was wondering if anyone has heard of them and if it is any good. I don't have it in my hand yet and bought it based upon images and description (but not for too much money). This razor falls into the category of not shave ready, but looks like a solid blade. Any help would be appreciated.