Yup, all you need is a razor and a strop. 4/8 is a little small though - most would say 5/8 or 6/8 is what you'd want to start with - something as small as 4/8 is usually considered a razor used to cut in around beards, goatees, etc.

There's a nice 5/8 in the b/s/t right now for $50 that's "reserved" for newbies looking for their first straight...may be a good place to start, along with one of Tony's "starter strops". Probaby the cheapest way to get up and running.

Markl