I would not purchase that kit because of the questionable nature of all of the items. I would shy away from stones and strop pastes for a little while as well. Right now I would suggest a starter razor from the classifieds here, holli4pirating's site, whipped dog, gemstar customs or anything from one of the people in our vendor listings here. I would also suggest a strop from any of the vendors. There are quite a few vendors who sell blades with edges you can actually shave from, this one you listed is not. Also if you purchase from straight razor designs they give you one free honing and the guy who hones them is the same who started this forum (he knows a little about honing). As for a soap and brush you can find a simple brush locally at either your target for a badger or many drug stores for a boar and they are inexpensive and will get you started. The VDH soap available at most drug stores will work as well and rite-aid carries real shaving cream (great stuff), there is also C.O. Bigelow cream at bath and body works that I love and is my favorite summer cream. I hope this gets you started in the right direction.