I have been lurking around here for several months, I am new to straight razors and have been using a couple different shave soaps for about 4 years now with my brush. I am interested in getting a straight razor and have been reading as much as I can on here, there's no end to the amount of knowledge that is available here.

I grew up with my dad using a disposable razor and I have always been attracted to the older way of stropping and using a straight razor but haven't yet made a decision on what one I am going to get first.

I am a fleet manager for a medium sized construction company here in SW Missouri, I also have a small gun shop. If anybody has any suggestions for a first timer looking for a razor 5/8 round in the 150-225 dollar range please speak up your comments will be greatly appreciated!