soap? I think he's using American crew shaving cream. The cream I use requires so little water to create a good lather that I have to be careful to make sure the brush is not dripping wet
I think you'll be happy you ventured out with your left hand in the shave as it makes shaving so much simpler. It's easier to make a bloody mistake when you are contorting and reaching and stretching and can't see all at the same time (which is what I did during my first shave using only one hand to shave with). There are some who claim to have mastered one-handed shaving though. I'd rather master the easier method if I have a choice