I don't like the SHORT handle razors. I'd rather get the Merkur with the Barber Shop handle which is longer. Everybody is different tho & that's the fun of shaving, finding what YOU like!
shave with any bar soap? cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? if it Foam up stop. let cool you just went it to congeal' place in the sun, until soap hardens Larry