I found a nice W&B 1/4 hollow for about $40, and I'm slowly assembling the rest of what I need.
Mama Bear's provided the soap, and I'll make do with the bowl and mugs from my kitchen until I'm good enough at this that I'll want to invest in a nice scuttle and mug.

Only thing left is finding a decent badger brush that won't break the proverbial bank, and a decent leather/linen strop.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.