thanks to everyone who replied. i have been browsing the classified section here for a shave ready straight. i have also been considering whipped dog. for a strop, i was going to go with a filly, but i am going to take richmondesi's advice into consideration.

i have several brushes (rooney 3/1 super, semogue 1305) and plenty of soaps and creams so I'm all set on everything except the blade and the strop.


thanks everyone again!!