No, I am talking about a straight razor. User seniorsassycat is entirely correct. These are the blades I was referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Stainles

No, I am talking about a straight razor. User seniorsassycat is entirely correct. These are the blades I was referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Stainless-Straight-Barber-Professional/dp/B003BRQ36O/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Stainless-Straight-Barber-Profes... EDIT: Reply to your edit: I don't really care to fool around with a strop. Also, classics are more expensive. The one I have now is my first -- I got it because it was cheap and I wanted to see if I liked straight shaving. I have never bothered to get a classic because it works fine.