Hello all,

Forgive me if I am exercising futility, but I am very interested in getting into straight razor shaving, with little money. A loved one knows how interested I am, and wants to buy me my first equipment for my birthday. I am finding that it looks like my hopes to get everything I need is going to cost well over our $200 budget. I am prepared to just continue to be patient and save up, but I was hoping someone may be able to give me some insight into more affordable options. Any help would be greatly appreciated! You all have a fabulous site going here, and I look forward to using this valuable tool, and giving good input when I can!

-Fritz