I've been wanting to try a straight razor for a while now, and I'm thinking of asking the wife for one for Christmas. I've just started looking around these forums and ebay, and I'm wondering what everyone thinks...

What do you think about the beginner kits at The well shaved gentleman - http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.c...g?categoryId=5 ? Is it worth the cost? Are there better/cheaper razors for beginners?

Should I just buy a nicer Ebay razor and have it honed, then buy a strop?

Obviously I want a nice setup, but I don't want to spend a fortune. Thanks for the input.

~Jim