So a couple months ago I started looking into the world of straight razor shaving and for some reason lost touch for a while. Anyways, I have still yet to purchase my first razor but I think if I buy new I'm going with a DOVO through Straight Razor Designs... however a lot of people are recommending getting my feet wet with a less expensive vintage blade from the trade board here.

If I go new I like the style of the DOVO Micarta (white) and the Black Star, can anyone offer any thoughts or opinions on these blades? I hear the Micarta is a little tough to sharpen and the scales are a bit heavy? I have heard great things of the DOVO 41 SS blade, is this the blade the Black Star has?

Any other recommendations are VERY welcome!

I clean shave 3-5 a week, not sure if this matters.

Cheers,

Josh