My favorite razor is an early 60's Gillette Tech DE safety razor. I really like the Personna blades. My favorite soap is Vanderhagen, cheap but effective. Favorite cream is Taylor Old Bond Street sandlewood. I have tried sample creams from Trufitt and Hill and my favorite of those was Lime. I have a cheap boar brush and an old Old Spice mug. Favorite after shave is Pinaud Clubman. Smells like I just walked out of the barbershop. Other razors I have are all vintage Gillettes. A Knack, a couple Superspeeds, and an open comb New. This is the cheapest way to go. I think I've spent less than $30 dollars in January and I still have plenty of product to last me for a long time.