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Most people on here will recommend the Norton 4k/8k for a beginner. I know that is what I will be getting as soon as I can afford it.

There is also a lot of debate on the value of a barbers...

As far as a strop goes... Even if money isn't an issue I still recommend the Filly from ruprazors.com. It is basically a single strip of leather with a smooth front and a back pasted with Chromium...