Quote Originally Posted by LarryP View Post
Hi, Paulson;

I'm a new guy to SRP and straight razor shaving, but I can echo what the more experienced guys here have said: Basics are necessary, but spending a ton of cash isn't. I bought my starter gear at knifecenter.com and got a good deal on my brush, soap & strop. I paid $19.95 for a Col. Conk pure badger brush, $4 for a puck of Col. Conk lime glycerin soap, and $28 for an Illinois strop. Keep in mind that the initial outlay of cash will be a savings in the long run, since you'll not be spending that same money on the M3 & canned goo garbage. I use a cool old mug for my soap, so no $ there.

Welcome and have fun!

Larry
This is good advice, you can always upgrade later.