Hey everyone. I'm from Cedar Rapids, IA. I just recently acquired an interest in straight razors. I've not had much luck in the shaving department since I started shaving. I have curly hair and my beard follows suit. So I have a history of getting ingrown hairs, especially on my neck. I have tried everything I have come across from a vibrating blade to a rolling razor, to electric. Nothing has worked except buzzing my beard down and keeping a tiny bit of hair above the skin. However, you tend to get that craving to get that baby butt smooth feel on your face from time to time. I remembered my grandma cutting my hair when I was younger and she used to shave the back of my neck with a safety razor. I didn't ever break out from it so I figured I'd give straight razors a shot. I have been watching a lot of videos on shaving, stropping, and even making a good lather. Anyway I had done some research and found a pretty good deal on a razor starter set. I guess I was a little over zealous, because it was from GB Buckingham & Sons. A few days later I stumbled on this forum and found the brands of razors to avoid...Crap. Everything looks okay with the starter set except the razor can't pass the hair test. It's about pocket knife sharp, not shave ready. I guess what I'm getting at from this very long first post is...Could someone help me out please? Maybe point me the direction of some decently priced wet stones.

Thanks in advance, Ben.