Awesome gift: Getting an expensive razor, advice/help wanted!
Hey guys-
So I am still very new to straight razor shaving, but I've been put into a very funny situation that is allowing me to splurge on my new hobby. So a friend just gave me a large sum of money to spend on whatever I want. There is one condition however, I must spend the money on something 'impractical' (no putting it in the bank, no buying normal everyday stuff, etc.). I think a razor is very practical, but to her, it is highly impractical. So that's where I stand now.
So I'm looking to buy a nice razor, probably somewhere in the 300 to 500 dollar range. So where do you guys normally get your more expensive razors? Should I go new or vintage? I've been looking on Straight razor designs while SRP was down for the past day or so. The Boker Arbolito looks nice, so I've been thinking of that. Any advice/help would be much appreciated. Keep in mind that I'm still very new, I have only 2 other razors now, a Torrey and a Bengall.
Thanks guys. Hoping this will be a fun thread!