I will suggest, in strong terms, that you buy from the Buy/Sell Trade forum and not from Ebay for your first razor. What you really want is a ready to shave razor that has been cleaned, honed and shave tested. You do not need any surprises and you do not have the tools or skills necessary to restore or hone a str8. Be good to yourself and your son!

Sorry if I am coming across as harsh, that is not my intent. I just would like to see you start off properly.

Just my two cents,