So I about a year ago I started shaving with one of those single blade disposable razors (I believe they are called shavettes) and I have gotten pretty decent at it. The idea of getting a straight razor or a DE has been in nut mind for over a year now. I already have the brush and soap cup, so I only need the strop and the razor. I want either a French point or Spanish point razor (mainly for aesthetic reasons) and preferably under the $200 mark. For the strop I would want something not too fancy but that just works. I do not care that much about the scale material; treated wood or resin should do. In the name of appearance I would like to get some metallic scales (aluminium) or get some carbon fiber to wrap the existing scales. Also from reading around here something tells me that I would prefer a 6/8 blade. So fire away with any suggestions or recommendations.