Originally Posted by
Jfala
OK. Just on a personal note, if things are currently that dire you may want to hold off on any new purchases right now; but that is something for you to decide.
Well, then I would say the suggestions already given, even your own, are right on track. Contact JoshEarl - he has great shave-ready blades and is a real gentleman. There may be someone around who has an extra strop for you to use but the belt idea is a good hold-over as well.
As for brushes, soaps, and mugs - go with the Omega for right now and a puck of Col Conk or even Williams soap (99 cents). It's a way in to this "life-style" of shaving that won't kill you.