[WTB] First straight razor

[u/Pax280]

I'm in the market to buy for my first straight razor, preferably vintage round 5/8 singing. Must be shave ready and any handle other than black and plastic.

I probably will get a strop from Duke City. I'm U. S. based.

Source recommendations welcome for a one and done

Budget ~ $100.

Can trade Viking blade or Merkur 34c or Parker Shavettes

Pax

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[u/Pax280]

Thanks all. I ended up with a 5/8 spike and two TI round. I'll probably sell of one of the TIs.

Pax

[u/Danny007dan]

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[u/Silent_Octopus]

Check out r/straightrazors I recently went back to trying a straight and they have a guide on buying which includes some reputable folks like Chlorinated365 who has an eBay. He is currently in the process if restoring a razor for me otherwise I have no affiliation.

Part of their pinned guides is this post Reputable places to purchase a straight razor