Welcome, Grum!! Glad to have you aboard!

Sounds like you're starting out right. The badger brush will treat you well. If you want to pick up a shave-ready, I'd suggest gluing your eyes to the B/S/T for short period. They are pretty frequent to come across. You could even post a Wanted ad there. I'm sure you will find the experience of shaving yourself nothing less than incredible.

Good luck,
~Chris