My name is Cody and i'm 19 years old. I've become really interested in straight razor shaving for a few reasons. One, I'm nostalgic and I like older things and the way things used to be before I was born... got a 78 El Camino in the drive way with an American Pitbull terrier in the house I hope to own some day... Kind of made this a "new member intro" as well.

Anyway. I was wondering if straight razor shaving could be for me.. I would like to save money over the years and I've heard straight razor's save money over cartridge/desposable shaving. I also get razor burn (not too bad but definitely noticeable when shaving with cartridge/dispose especially on my neck)

The only problems i'm having is one, finding the right kind of gear to start with (I know there are threads for this) but I also like to sport a chinstrap with two prongs that lead up towards a mustache that I shave off. Would I be able to achieve this look with a straight razor?

Im open to all tips and opinions on beginners razors strops etc (I would like to make an investment and then be able to learn to hone the blade myself eventually etc)

Thanks Everybody
-Cody