Tomcat, don't be lulled into a sense of thrift about using straight razors to save money. It ain't gonna happen!! After you get your first razor, you will begin to think "Hmmm. I wonder how this other brand/type shaves?" Of course you are going to have to try out the myriad selection of creams and soaps, not to mention the aftershaves to decide which ones best suits your tastes and wants. Stupid . Forgot to add many, many brushes. And you must have hones and strops to maintain your razors' (note plural!) edge. I am sure others will add more to this list...

However, I do buy your rationalization of nostalgia. I agree wholeheartedly with that.