Hello: Thank you all for this forum and the help i know i will receive here! I'm one of the ones talked about in the monthly beginners tip. however my sweet wife purchased me a Dovo Shavette and no blades... I have purchased a water stone and strop... as you can see things don't quite add up. I am concerned about what to buy, Carbon, or Stainless, Half Hollow, or full, and finally what size? Money is not something that we come buy easily, so i need it to be the best purchase for years of service, and I'm willing to spend a LITTLE bit more to make sure that happens. Thank You in advance. K Frei