I've been saving a ton of money and getting a great shave by using a standard safety razor. Once I discovered this great shave, I started mimicing how men shave their tough beards and began using traditional shaving soaps. This is a really nice bowl, well finished and classy looking. The double-wall insulation helps to keep the shaving cream warm while in use; a nice feature to have during these very cold winter months. I think it takes the ladies quite a bit longer to shave as we have so much more to do, so keeping the shaving cream warm is a real plus. It's about the size of my plastic shaving bowl so it fits nicely in my shaving bowl/razor stand and looks so much better on display in the bathroom. My best friend and now her sister have switched to a safety razor. It comes packed in a nice box that is sealed, so it's great for gift giving.