Hello all!

My name is Chris and I hail from Middle Tennessee (about to move back to West TN, however). I am just now starting to look at shaving with a straight razor, and I feel I have come to the right place to learn.

I've been using a Norelco electric for years and I'm just tired of it. Obviously I know the electric isn't the best, but I've just gotten used to never getting a close shave. Time for that to change!

I'm not looking to spend a whole lot starting out, especially since I'm about to be unemployed once I move here at the end of March. I have my eye on a few blades in the Classifieds section that are in the ~$50 range, but I'm open to any and all suggestions. I'm just looking for something good, but not too pricey.

Thank you, and I look forward to getting to know you guys!

-Chris