Hello One and All!

I have found your brilliant website and have enjoyed reading the countless invaluable articles. I can see there is a steep learning curve ahead of me!

I am researching the various aspects of the kit, and the item I am most intrigued by is the razor. I think I will need a great deal of help with making a purchase.

I would be quite happy starting out with a competent carbon steel razor. However, I would not wish to inadvertently invest in something worthless and which cannot be keened or even provide a satisfactory shave.

I live in the UK, and so have seen only one entry level carbon steel straight razor available from several of the more reputable online retailers.

Carbon Steel Open Razor

So would this razor be worthy of an honest shaver's time and money? Has anyone had any experience of it?

I have emailed this retailer to ask whether it would be sold pre-honed and shave ready. I await their reponse.

Thank you.

Pipps