Thank you for the quick reply, it seems I am not the only one ditching these multibladed face-graters for a more time-tested method. Tony Miller seems to be out of stock for all of his kits, but they appear to include the same razor I was considering from ClassicShaving.com (DOVO "Best Quality" Straight Razor, 4/8). Is this a good place for "shave ready" razors?

If all I need to get started is the blade and strop, I wouldn't mind skipping the kit as I really don't have a very thick beard. I've got some shaving soap already and I am sure I could find a brush locally.