Aesthetics is important, we are driven by our eyes...

It's also a motivator, who wants to shave or for that matter do anything with ugly tools? You could probably get away with it for 50 buckeroonies, but upping the limit will help, I think. Maybe a hundred? Generally, when I look around the 'net it seems that's about the price of razors I'd like to buy (or more). I generally wouldn't pay more than 150-180 unless it was a really cool razor. Having said that, you can get really good razors for a LOT less if you look around antique shops, etc. However, I reckon you want a shave ready razor.

I hope you have a good time with all this, it'll bite you and not let go, actually, sounds like it's already bitten.

Carl;