Hi Peer, welcome to the site.

I think most here will recommend you purchase a shave ready razor from the classifieds rather than a new one.

I know it will be a bit of a hassle with overseas shipping, but there are members in Holland, and all over Europe for that matter, that might help out.

You will save money, and receive a razor that is ready to shave. Shave ready is very important, and almost no new razor is going to be shave ready.

There are many things to learn about shaving with a straight razor, and the process takes time. Most, if not all,shops that sell straight razors don't know how to hone them and the staff doen't use them anyway.

More that a razor is needed anyway. A strop is a must before each shave. After a few weeks a razor will need to be honed.

So I would advise you to purchase a vintage, shave ready razor so you don't become discouraged from the very beginning. It can be difficult enough just learning to use a straight and you should not be handicapped with a dull blade.