Originally Posted by
Straightandproud
Definitely get a round point razor to start. They will all bite you at one time or another but the round point is much more user friendly to a noob.
My first razor was a 5/8 round point. it wasn't the best quality razor around but it taught me a lot. It doesn't see much use anymore but I'm grateful to have had a low end razor to make mistakes with. I learned how to properly and IMPROPERLY shave, strop, and hone with it. Not as pretty as it once was, but who cares. Now I can buy nicer razors and keep them looking that way.
Just wait till you get into soaps/creams, brushes, "HONES". OH my! you have plenty of things to spend that money on.