Eff the budget, Neumann U87 AI
 
You can't buy a nice Ferrari? (maybe you can, congratulations) But you can buy the Ferrari of Mics. 

I own 2 SM58's, an SM57, a pair of cheap ribbons and an AT4033
 
I only ever use the AT or the ribbons for vocals, and usually a blend of AT/ribbon

This is interesting to me, thanks to everyone. I too am looking for an economy vocal mic. When I was young I was a 1st tenor, I believe my voise is slightly lower now, with age however I still consistantly get, "will that be all mam?" when I order at a drive through window or on phone calls with someone who does not know me. My vocal chords have grown slightly apart making my voice a little more breathy.. I also tend to sing more softly so you might say I need a good mic for breathy female vocals.
I look longlingly at the KSM44 but just cannot justify the price with all the other things I also need. OS I settled on the SM7 but then the SM-58 Beta caught my eye at about 150 bucks.
Since you are all checking in here about a mic... does anyone have a suggestin? Do you think thee is a huge difference between the SM-7 and the 58 Beta? This will be strictly for recording. I have a big room with good acoustics, and I have a closet.
@ Herb, I had forgotten about Guage and I own one. I will take a look there for a dynamic that might fit my needs.
BTW, I think the Guage ECM-84 is good on acoustic guitar. I wish I had ordered a matched set.
 
Julien

Given what you've said about your voice, I'd check out the AT4033 which I find is great on breathier, non-raspy "male" vocals