I think i saw a cheap $20 razor in the classifieds earlier - yeah here it is
cheap ugly shaver or good starter 4/8 barbers notch German wedgy - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

don't worry about looks, they have nothing to do with shaving, all that matters is the steel and the honing.

the illinois 827 strop will run you around 30 and that leaves you with about $10 to get a brush ($5) and a soap such as the vanderhagen or williams ($.99-$2) - check your local drugstores, they may have shaving soap and brush.

even if you don't start with a razor right away start with the soap and the brush that's better for the skin than the stuff in the can. furthermore instead of the current cartridge razors you will probably have better results with the single blade bic disposables, or a 'safety' or double-edge razor which takes razor blades similar to the shavetter but you don't break them in two. such a razor in usable condition would probably run you $5-$10.

also enter the monthly give-away, i think it's a sticky thread in the general section.

btw where in idaho are you located?