Hey All!

I am a newbie from Oklahoma and super excited I found SRP. I have been interested in SR shaving for a few years now, and now am ready to get started. I have been reading up a lot on the beginners guide and forum threads about basic equipment and thought I would run by everyone what options I'm considering. I would appreciate any thoughts on the subject.

I am a college student on a budget, but understand it's not worth it to cut very many corners in the long run. I have seen different equipment suggestions and am trying to mull through it all. Among those I have read about, here's what I am considering:

Dovo 5/8 half-hollow shave ready from thesuperiorshave.com $95.00
Poor Man Strop Kit from Whippeddog.com $25.00
Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury Shave Kit $25.00


My questions are: is this acceptable as a beginner's equipment lineup? Would it be possible to save money and have a comparable result with maybe a vintage SR? Or should I expect to spend more than this for a good start? I would consider Whippeddog's sight unseen but I just can't get myself to feel comfortable not being able to see it first. Also, can I get by as a beginner starting with a 2" wide strop? Any input is greatly appreciated!