A puck of shaving soap can run anywhere from $3.50 to $13.95 at many internet outlets.

I agree with many of the previous posts...The high-end price range soaps may seem expensive at first, but consider that shaving soaps usually last for months, and if properly maintained, can last for close to a year. The price per shave is only pennies.

IMHO the last thing you should do is try to cut corners when choosing a shaving soap. It is one of several important factors that determines the quality of the shave you will receive from your razor. You may think you are saving money at first, but in the long-run you will end up spending more to upgrade in the future.

Just my 2 cents.