My order of Astra Platinum plades & Edwin Jagger shaving soap came in today. I put the soap in my Old Spice blue mug & I used my AOS brush. I might not have to shave for longer than usual.
I too finally achieved BBS a few days ago after around 10 shaves with my shavette. My BBS run was with a Shark SS and Proraso green cream. I almost gave up several times during the learning curve but it finally clicked for me and there wasn't a single drop of blood with only minor irritation. Feels good, man.