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Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the tips so far guys.

I have a brush and some soaps already as I started shaving with a safety razor last fall so I'm good on that front.

Paint sticks sound like a great idea.
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As $100 for startup isn't feasible, should I be able to get a workable setup with

10-$15 old ebay razor
$5 worth of high grit (2k, 2.5k) sandpaper + a flat surface
$10 old used strop from ebay