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My opinion is that US newbies should just buy the less than $10 shave soap, brush and mug set from Walmart or a drugstore. Get started! Then, at your leisure, start trying nicer soaps and the like....

If it is vintage and isn't rusted badly, it will shave and shave well after being honed by someone who is competent. You can buy tons of razors for around $15 to $20 on Ebay that are quite good...