Same here, I found this site, and I'm addicted already... I don't even have a razor yet.

So that I enjoy the experience, I'm purchasing a shave ready razor from Josh Earl, a 4/8 Torrey & Co. I also purchased (4) razors on eBay, which Josh will attempt to sharpen for me. So, I'll have at least 2-3 for sure that should be good for shaving. I also plan on purchasing a stropping set from Tony Miller to get me started. They are shown below.

I have to say, I despise shaving in the morning now, as it is expensive and I get irritations. I am looking forward to waking and looking forward to a shave.

Anyway, take care & good luck all,
John

PS I've got Lynn's DVD on the way, and have watched his shaving video. Great stuff Lynn.


Herbert Robinson straight razor, made in Sheffield, $13.50 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11
(everything I've read has pointed me towards Sheffield steel)



Taylor Brothers Hamilton IDEAL Straight Razor & Box, $20.50 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:EF:US:2



New Masonic Straight Razor, $16 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11



Vintage Hennessy's Hummer Straight Razor, $15.99 shipped
(this one interested me, as it's from a company in Lowell, MA, which is only about an hour from me)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11