Hey guys, I'm 24 here, and I'm ready to take the plunge and try shaving straight. Here's my situation. As a teenager (i.e. when I didn't have all that much to shave), I didn't have much problem shaving with a standard cartridge blade, and did so most days of the week. Starting around age 18 however, shaving grew much more problematic. I'd get ingrown hairs almost every time, leaving me with bumps and redness up and down my neck and jawline. It got so bad that, for the past 2 years or so, I've pretty much stopped shaving altogether, just using a stubble trimmer on the lowest setting. While I don't mind the slightly scruffy look, it's really been going on too long now and I need a way to shave on closer to a daily basis. (I'm white, but my hair is rather think and dense, which probably explains the ingrown problem.)

Basically, as far as razors what should I buy? I'm patient and good with my hands, and don't mind learning. Time, also, is not a huge issue, as I'm willing to put aside time when I won't be rushed. I was thinking of DE, maybe a Merkur, but browsing this forum now maybe I should just get a SE? Thanks.