Men and women: Have you ever shaved with a safety razor?

Safety razors are the old-fashioned razors that use a single, double-edged blade. I've been them in my shop for the past week, and I recently used one for the first time. I was impressed!

I'd like to know more about the process, and about your experiences. Do you use a classic shave soap and a shaving brush, do you use a modern aerosol shaving cream, or do you use a different product? Please describe your setup and your results.