welcome. Many start because of the illusion of it being cheaper and then get hooked on the collecting aspect, then it's not. The cheapest way to go was already stated, two razor (purchased pro honed and shave ready) a quality barbers hone, CrOx on a strop, and the standard brush soap and strop. It can be done and it is not farfetched. If you can do it that will be awesome, I imagine many do, just not the ones that hang out here for years. There is the library section that has a ton of information, and the search function that will lead you to what has already been talked about, and ask away, there are knowledgeable people here that love to share.