After shaving my beard off for the first time in 5 years 2 days ago, I started thinking about trying out a straight razor... Then I saw how expensive they are to get all the equipment. I just ordered a Parker SRW with 120 blades from Amazon for $25. It has good reviews, but I was wondering what real enthusiasts think of them. Are they passable for a beginner not wanting to spend too much money? I will probably end up asking for a proper straight razor for Christmas, but wanted something to hold me off until then.