Namely, For years now I have been toying with the idea of shaving with the straight razor. I even looked it up couple a years ago and was turned of by the prospect of buying something( and ones I liked where not cheap) and in the end not being able to learn how to use it. That coupled with a possibility of getting hurt in the process turned me off. Until a few days ago.
I walked by The Art Of Shaving store. I stopped in thinking this would be where one will find a straight razors and would be able to handle one. Well to my disappointment the salesman told me those are on order basis only and showed me a catalog. While I was thumbing through the catalog he mentioned that a Shavette might be the way to go for a first time straight razor. After he told me it was only $50 or so I said Yes! Picked up a Dovo Shavette, watch a video on you tube on how to shave with straight razor and started to shave. Thinking to myself " This could all go horribly wrong!" and lo and behold it did not. The level of satisfaction of looking at my self in the mirror(stupid grin on my face and all) after that first shave, I cannot describe(even though you could tell that one side was shaved better than other). Long of it short now I cannot wait for my beard to grow, I actually look forward to shaving in the morning.
Now naturally I want the real deal. I always used a brush and soap for lather(the drug store deal) so a Strop and razor is all I'm looking for right now. I guess I can use my shavette as back up "Razor" when I have to send one to be honed. What kind of strop should I get (grade, type etc..) For intrinsic reasons I would like antique razor, in very good shape. I have been looking around at the classifieds here and elsewhere. I am kind of stuck on a Red Point that Bobsrazors.com has for sale or something like restored antique razor like this

J.A.Henckel Twin Works 5/8 Straight Razor

Wondering if this would be good choice for now? If not what would you guys suggest?
I Have budgeted $300 at this time. In all honesty all the info on this site is overwhelming so little help from people that have been in the same spot I am now, would be appreciated. I could use all the advice in the world and if you have a razor for sale or know of one that you think would be suitable for me let me know.
Thank you in advance MO