So I got a Gemstar vintage restoration a while back (Solingen 5/8 full hollow if I'm not mistaken,) and I used it quite a few times. It's now too dull and dinged up to shave. I do plan to keep it and get the proper stones and strops for sharpening, but I'd also like to get a new razor. I was hoping you guys might be able to point me in the right direction.
I'd like something new this time. Possibly something with a wider blade. Something made of good steel capable of holding a good edge. I think I like the full hollow, but don't have anything else to compare it to, so I don't know for sure. I might start shaving every day, but a lot of the time I wait up to a couple weeks in between shaves. My beard is pretty thick and wirey. If possible I'd like my new razor to be shave-ready. Price range.....I dunno, couple hundred dollars maybe more?
Could you recommend some good current manufacturers and models?
What type of features should I look for based on my beard type and shaving schedule?
What are some good places to order from? I'm located in British Columbia, Canada.
What exactly do I need for sharpening? What kind of stones and strops do you recommend, and where can I get them?
Thanks!