Thread: Life-long razor for <$100?

Hi all,

Since Perth, Australia does not offer such an elaborate choice of razors to choose from (those being available priced at over $200AUD) and the interwebs vastly cheaper and offering more options - I have turned to the eBay in search of my first straight.

After reading this forum, I was warded away from the BG Buckingham & Sons Cherry Pakka, Half-hollow, paper-re-inforced 'bread knife' moments before sending my hard-earned cash their way.

After reading up about the dos/don'ts I purchased a Hen & Rooster (Spanish distributed) razor for around $40. My conception of this brand is that it does have some quality background in Germany and has changed hands a number of times. I'm aware this blade will not be to German standards, however hopefully it will last a while as a learning razor (Perhaps a little longer).

Item link:
Hen Rooster and Fire Mist Green Corelon Straight Razor Pocket Knife Knives | eBay

I am in the market for a decent straight razor which will last longer than me and maybe even be able to be passed on.
Problems with this include both my terribly low budget and me not being able to see in person what I'm going to be purchasing.

This razor has to be of good quality and meet the following specifications:
<$100 (or $150 Quality German steel)
5/8"
Full hollow or half hollow
Black or wooden (not faux or plastic) scales
New (Preferably)
Shave ready

If you could list some reputable brands, it would be a good start in my search for a quality blade.
I know this is a bit of an ask, but with the mining industry big in Perth everything is much more than it needs to be in terms of cost - especially for a 19-year-old, living-from-home, minimum wage hospitality worker.

I was looking at Gold Dollar (for the cost), but again, this is something I'd like to keep forever and ever. Dovo seem just beyond my price range, however I suppose i'd be willing to fork out up to $150 if it was of upmost quality.

I'd appreciate any recommendations for straights or comments about the Spanish H&R razor I purchased/how I am going about beginning/how I should be going about beginning.

Attached is my not-so-descriptive picture of the Spanish H&R.

Ta,
Steve.