Thread: Complete 100% Newbie - Ready to learn and a bit overwhelmed

Greetings!

Just a quick intro for everyone out there - My name is Darren, I'm in my early 30s, and live in Colorado, USA. I've had my Mach 3 razor for a looong time, and quite frankly, I'm sick of using it. I still get ingrown hairs on my neck (which I thought would phase out as I got older), and I hate buying razors. I work in the environmental field, and I'm continually trying to limit my consumption of non-durable goods. I love the nostalgia, the craftsmanship, the simplicity, and of course the (ever-improving) longevity of a straight razor. I'm trying to be the sponge and learn as much as I can, but with so many articles and opinions out there, I'm a bit overwhelmed. Thank you for having me, and I'll have questions to come. Like where to start! I know that I'll make an investment of around a few hundred $$$, but it's worth it to have a durable blade for many years to come.

Thanks again and all the best,

Darren