Well, my fascination with straight razor shaving is as much mental as it is for a physical shave. I do want something classy, and something that will make me feel good to look at. To tell the truth, I want to spend between $300-$500, definitely want something non-beginner; but I understand the issues with that. What should I base the 5/8 or 6/8 on? I also heard the contour matters to? The hart steel looks pretty cool, because I get to pick the handle to go with the blade. Handle part is easy, blade is where it gets complicated. I'd opt for the shiny one with a square edge, just for looks. Any suggestions from here?

http://www.classicshaving.com/Hart_Steel.html