That sounds like a good idea, the walmart purchase was mostly to get the brush/bowl but I would prefer to avoid a bad first shave caused mostly by the soap. I will likely get the brand you suggested simply to try it out, but can you suggest a soap that you consider the best? I don't really want to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a consumable but if you experienced folk say it is worth every penny, I wouldn't mind getting used to the good stuff early.

Thanks again.