Hey, guys. So, I'm on the verge of buying my first razor and I found a shaving kit on Amazon, found here:

Amazon.com: Straight Razor Classical Ultimate 7 Pcs Shaving Set: Health & Personal Care

So, I have a few questions, as one might expect, so please bear with me! Haha...

First and foremost, is this kit worth it? It doesn't specify any kind of details about the razor, or anything. I don't even know if the brush is boar or badger, though it is likely the latter.

Secondly, I found the same kit for $20 less, but it doesn't come with the strop paste or the honing stone. So, do I really need either of these things? Is it recommended? I am a broke college student without a job at the moment, so $20 really makes a difference, haha...

Finally, what is the honing stone really used for? Will I need it if I have the strop?

Thanks in advance!