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Browsing classifieds here & the library can fill in most of the info you need, but yeah there will come a point where you really need to just step into the pool & try practicing what you've learned. ...

Buyer beware on eBay. You have to really know what to look for & most sellers can't answer the important questions even if they wanted to. The classifieds here are a much safer bet.

Natural materials are traditional, but synthetics are fairly common as well.

Ok yeah that's the look I saw last night when I looked one up to refresh my memory. I couldn't believe how many clichés were in the product description! That's a lot more flexible than I'd imagined...

Yeah you'll definitely have a better idea what you want before spending on a really good razor. I've never handled one of them myself so I couldn't comment on whether the scales are more flexible...

You've been busy indeed, welcome to the group! I wouldn't sweat your troubles with the gold dollar that much. They don't exactly have the greatest track record.