Pirate's Cove Soaps are the first soaps I used when I started doing this Straight Razor/wet shaving thing. I stopped using them because I thought they were causing irritation but realize now that it was probably due to that 2 week or so break in period that we all experience when changing over. Well I bought 2 of their soaps lately: Menthol and Bay Rum. I believe these to be very good soaps now (especially for the money) --they are essential oil and shea butter based ---very slick and moisturizing enough for me. So if you want to give them a go you can find them here:
http://www.piratescovesoapworks.com/index3.htm
and ebay
Justin