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One other consideration --


If you're going to sharpen and hone blades, straight blades are easier to work with than "smiling" blades.


I haven't played with a really smiling blade yet; the...

FWIW, as a beginner myself --

There's a lot of personal preference in the choice of razor. Grind (wedge / hollow), point (round / spike), "balance" (entirely subjective) -- everyone has his own...