Maggard is in Michigan.Have you tried ordering from Maggard Razors? I think they are in Canada. I could be wrong.
As far as best soaps and brands, it's all a matter of taste. Might be easier to ask what soaps to avoid. Even then things get hairy. I've only run into one soap I'm not fond of. The rest i get great performance out of. What's great is if you buy a soap you don't like you cam PIF, trade, or even use it as a bath soap.