[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by Jfporco

Shaun: go to badgerandblade.com. Register and go to the straight razor section. Lots of hardware (straights) and software (creams, lotions, etc.) for sale A LOT cheaper than retail. Also go to whippeddog.com. Again they have a starter setup that is priced friendly. I personally own about 400 straights, about 40 DEs and many SE's. As with anything practice makes perfect. Lots, LOTS of options. Don't get me started with strops, stones, micro-papers, etc. BBS is the goal (baby butt smooth). There is something about shaving with a 1800's Wade & Butcher, or a Wholestein, or Bengal....I think I feel a few whiskers that need whacking!

Good luck,
Cheers,
Jim

Thanks Jim! Doing more research today. Reading last night, I am leaning toward a TI.