Thanks!

Since I am a college student and strapped for cash, I decided to go with the Poor Man's Strop Kit, at least at first, so that I won't be worried about hurting it. I also decided to go with the Dovo.

Still undecided on brush/cream, I will take all your advice into account and see what I can find locally once the razor arrives!

I will let you know how things turn out after my first shave too.