I've had this knot, attached to a S&D clear handle , for nearly a month now and I so badly want to like it. I straight razor shave about every third day and as yet I've not found the right soap for it, it has no holding power on shave sticks or creams meaning you have to go back for a reload every time. I got so frustrated with this that I put it on the shelf,.....for now. I intend to go through all my soaps with this in the hopes of finding one that will let me like this brush like I want to. Fingers crossed!