Hello. I have been thinking about learning how to use a straight razor for a few weeks now. I almost bought one last week but decided against making the purchase right then. I'm now really glad I didn't after finding this forum and learning what "shave-ready" really means.

I've been reading through tutorials online, the wiki articles here, and watching youtube videos of everything I can find. I am pretty much ready to take the plunge but need to figure out what setup I want. I'd like to go with a Hart since they are made in the US, come legitimately shave-ready, and I like how they look. I don't mind the extra cost for those features except that I'm afraid that I will make a mistake and destroy it.

Greg