My two cents is that you should buy something for less as well. My logic is that you may not be in love with your first razor. There is a bit different experience with the different grinds. Most I am guessing like the full hollows, in my mind that explains why there are so many more of them. Some re into wedges and others fall somewhere in between. If you start with something inexpensive and later wish to try a different grind you will have a little budget for that. Also you should be able to get near what you pay for your inexpensive razor bak later should you decide to part with it.