Well, I bit the bullet...

[Neuromancer]

Just what I need, another AD, on top of the CAD, PAD, and TAD that I already have...I hit the westcoastshaving.com website and sorta made up my own starter kit after reading tons of posts, and bought the following...

RB-SAM-003 DE Blade Sampler Pack
RZ-MER-15C Merkur 15C Classic Safety Razor, Open Tooth (I have a heavy beard)
SB-VUL-1016 Vulfix 1016 Pure Badger Shaving Brush
OP-MER-775 Col. Conk Chrome Safety Razor Stand
AS-PRO-002 Proraso Pre/Post Shaving Cream
AS-THA-6576 Thayers Original Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera Astringent
SS-DRH-MAR D.R. Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap in Beech Wood Bowl
OP-WCS-BNK Double Edge Blade "Bank"

Then I hit ebay to pick up a few vintage Gillette razors:

For a less aggressive starter razor: Vintage Gillette Tech Razor NIB

...and a butterfly (TTO), just for the hell of it: Vintage 1951 Gillette Slim Black TTO Razor MIB

I sure hope I like this, but then anything that would help keep me from ripping up my face on multi-bladed disposibles and electric razors has to be a good thing...

 

[Gulfstream]

That is one impressive starter kit

 

[DFrancis]

Nice way to start, enjoy yourself.

 

[saabaru]

Nice way to start, enjoy yourself.

+1 but take your time and be careful

 

[andrew98]

We hope you like it too! Welcome to B&B and your new-found ADs.

-Andy

 

[csmorris]

Enjoy your new kit and welcome to B&B!

 

[HokieGeek]

Enjoy your new kit! The Tech is a good razor.

 

[americanarmsdealer]

+1 on the Tech. They give great shaves. Enjoy!

 

[ackvil]

Enjoy and let us know you like your new stash.

 

[DE Shaver]

Sounds like you are off to a good start.

 

[wimbouman]

Great start!

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[Jaymo]

When I first started shaving with a DE razor, my wife was worried that I'd spend a bunch of money on shaving goodies and then decide that I didn't like it.
Now she's worried because I spent a lot of money on it and I like it too much.

 

[RJSquirell]

Excellent starter kit!

Jaymo, i know the feeling. I get "what?!, not again!" then i'm left alone with my toys.

 

[mdevine]

You did a good job putting together a starter kit. The Tech is one of my favorite razors. It is mild and very easy to maneuver- perfect starting razor and many find it so good, they don't find a need to change from it as they progress.

 

[Umbranaut]

Sounds like a nice set. Welcome to B&B.

 

[invizable]

That Tech is beautiful.
Good luck!