That all sounds pretty good. I am in a somewhat similar place as you right now. I actually have pulled my head for a head gasket replacement. I have been thinking of doing similar head work as you are planning since I have the head off, but now I think I am just going to keep it as it is. I WAS planning on using the Supertech valvetrain components - everything minus cams as they don't offer them. I was just going to either keep my Type S cams or swap them out for some Blox Type B or Skunk2 Pro 1+ or Tuner 2 cams. Another option to increase your compression would be some of their higher compression valves. They supposedly increase your compression ration ~0.3 to 0.5.
As for the head gasket. I just got my Cometic 0.027" stock bore one in yesterday. It looks very nice. This is the thinnest one they make. As for any other reputable companies, I haven't found any that make a thinner-than-stock gasket. There are some on eBay, but I don't trust them. The stock gasket is 0.030" thick, so the slightly thinner Cometic one will probably not raise the compression too much. If you are having any work done on your head, the machine shop will likely put your head on a mill to ensure a smooth and flat mating surface. You can request that they take a little more than necessary off to increase your CR that way. That shouldn't increase the cost much if any at all.
Overall it sounds pretty good. I might suggest just an OEM Honda gasket, unless you don't mind spending the extra ~$40 for the Cometic one that won't add too much compression. If you do want a Cometic, I'd get it from Mike95Lude at Import Replacement Parts (
Import Replacement Parts | Import Performance & OEM Parts). I think mine was $89. They also have great prices on OEM replacement parts, so if you order some more stuff (like your timing belt parts) to make the total over $100 you will get free shipping. Good luck with your build!
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