I have been lurking in the forum for about two weeks now. I started with one shaving cream gift from a friend but I don't even shave with DE or SR. However, I'm a knife user with enough whetstones (1K/6K combo, and 3K/8K combo). I'm always practicing to get better. After 2 years, I finally want to start shaving with SR. First, I'm a person who likes to be practical and use everything I have without being wasteful, so I try to get the best of things within a reasonable budget. I got my Filarmonica 13 for first razor, then I figured I need gold dollar 66 to practice before I ruin my fili. After that, I need a strop. Researching in the forum, I got TM No.2 Strop. Then 0.5 micron films and Dan's ultra fine Black Arkansas, just to be safe. Stirling Soap Co full badger brush. I'm ready to go to the flea market this weekend to check if I can find some stones. Am I one of you now, what else am I missing?