John, I use http://www.etsy.com/listing/161176026/blackbird-shaving-soap-lavender-dark?ref=shop_home_active and it seems pretty mild, and lathers up well with a bowl and brush.
I have a couple of classic gilettes I use and like. I have a travel adjustable and an older comb safety razor. I still haven't decided on blades, so I'm switching each time I shave. Right now it's between Gilette Silver, Astra, and Feather.
if my riding wasn't going to involve lots of gravel, I'd be SERIOUSLY trying to figure out how to pull it off.
It seems like the perfect head-case bike-meet bike. Well, that or the coupled calfee.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009P9MNSE?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Manfrotto tripod 190XPROL tripod for $109 on a lightning deal, down from $189 list/169 normally