Thread: Hello everyone, I am a newbie willing to do the right thing!

Hello everyone!
I am a newbie into straight razor shaving and been collecting a lot of information on the internet before getting started. As you can imagine there’s a lot of good information out there but opinions are like butts, we all have one, so I found SRP and I’m very glad I did.
I haven’t got any supplies yet although I’ve been tempted to buy some staff online to give it a try. For what I have learned so far I think best razors are made in Germany and France? I heard about Dovo and Thiers-Issard as one of the best brands out there? There’s also different sizes like 5/8 and 6/8, the smaller one being the more maneuverable?

Please help me make a good and educated decision on how to start. I really want to fall in love with this idea and don’t want to ruin it for not having the right tools.
What do I need to keep it sharp and what brand/model should I get and where?

Thank you in advance.