Welcome, bro! The best way to start is with a razor from one of the members here that sells them. These will be honed and shave ready, not to mention cheaper than a brand new blade. A 'beginner's kit' is sometimes available which has the basics to get you started. The basic elements you'll need are the razor and a strop. You can accumulate a number of razors, strops, hones, and all the other goodies over time. Be warned that str8s are gregarious, and a single lonely razor is often rapidly joined by others of its kind. A herd of razors will inevitably attract a number of number of strops, creams, soaps, and even brushes.