Welcome aboard! Another good choice for a first razor is whippeddog. Larry (proprietor) has some great straights, usually $30 and under. As with ones ordered off the Classifieds, Larry's razors will also arrive shave-ready. In addition to the razor, you'll need a strop (you'll use this every day), a brush, cream or soap, a styptic pencil or powder ( a real necessity when learning to straight shave), and aftershave. Gather up your gear, read the Wikis/beginner's guides, and before you know it you'll be getting one of the best shaves around.

Welcome to your new obsession!