I received this as part of a PIF so there was no charge. It lathered up very well using a Jagger Best Badger brush. Even so, with thick lather all over my face, it felt like the razor wasn't gliding along like it does with some other soaps and creams I use. Definitely not as slick as a Tabac or Arko. Still, it was a pleasant scent and not a terrible shave at all.