If you can wait a little I'd buy off AliExpress and my hot tips would be these:
Yintal razor, solid brass handle, efficient -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Raz...lgo_pvid=f8afb63f-b0ef-4318-a71c-5cf774e17938
Yaqi 26mm synthetic brush -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/26M...lgo_pvid=cf6ac705-b7a4-4f9a-8d86-5ed4c5e8334e
I have both the above and can thoroughly recommend them. For razor blades I'd probably go for Personna Platinum "Red" (though in a blue box) but plenty of other views and possibles here. Start with 50.
You will get many recommendations for mass market soaps and creams like Proraso, Tabac, Cella, Arko etc. because they're cheap and thought to be "good for beginners". I would ignore all of these mediocre products and get one really good starter soap/cream. The cheapest decent one I'd recommend is Gentlemans Face Care Club Bergamot and Neroli. Very easy to lather and a good scent. It's soft, so pick up a little with your finger and smear it on either cheek and then face lather. The Yaqi synthetic brushes are as good as it gets for lathering. Ignore badger, boar etc etc. not only for environmental reasons but because they are no better and require pre-soaking, drying etc. which synthetics don't.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-B...h=item3b1d0de9f9:g:ckcAAOSwOuBblWJ0:rk:1:pf:0
I'd also recommend Mitchell's Wool Fat (MWF) in a puck for which you'll need a tin. MWF is a top tier soap, one of the very best.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitchell...h=item3d607e477d:g:BM4AAOSwkRJa1MLa:rk:8:pf:0
It's always useful to have some tins ready, since pucks are an economical way to buy top tier artisan soaps.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-250ml-Aluminium-Tin-Silver-Round-Containers-with-EPE-Lined-Screw-Lid/232622974288?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
If you literally can't wait, I'd agree with Drew's suggestion of the Merkur 34C and a synthetic brush, which to me says Yaqi. I have a couple of 24mm Yaqis which are fine but the 26mm is even nicer. You pretty much can't go wrong with Yaqi synthetics. Not so keen on Taylors, so would prefer alternatives as above. You have plenty of time later to read threads about top tier soaps. If you want a taster of the really top soaps, look at Eufros, e.g. Gea, Zanzibar, Fougere or Ylang Ylang. Email Manuel at
magafe_es@yahoo.es