I own a straight razor (Fromm, sold at Sally's Beauty Supply) The good thing about straight razors is that the handle and the razors are relatively cheap, and further, they stay pretty sharp for a long time. The downside is that you have to keep them clean and covered, or they will rust up in a hurry. Also, when using, it requires extreme care, as a cut from one of these will bleed for a while. Good Luck!