Dakota,

Welcome to SRP. Glad to have you aboard.

You're making a wise choice in terms of your purchases. Of course you could purchase a razor and strop set from one of the online vendors who advertise here.

Of course, the SRP Classifieds are always a good place to purchase a straight razor. I've purchased several razors there myself.

There are other SRP members who may also have suggestions about where to get a reasonably priced starter straight razor or starter straight razor set.