I think I made up my mind (at least until I wake up tomorrow) I am going to get a kit from SRD. It just guarantees a shave ready razor plus a free honing after the purchase (a.k.a. get out of jail free card after I roll the blade stropping) I would also venture to guess they have the best deal on a quality stop to go with it. But I am at least going to get either the Ebony Silver Steel or Ebony Spike Point. Gotta have a little style.