Stuff works for me when I use it. Best tip I can share is to work it in over warm, wet whiskers. But these days, when truly pressed for time (or feeling exceptionally lazy), I usually opt for Elegance Plus gel.
When I try out any other shaving cream or soap,
the first hurdle of judgment that it has to clear is
"Is this as good as Barbasol ?"
My recommendation is to get a good boar brush (like a Semogue 1800 for less than $20) and a puck of good soap (like Stirling Barbershop for about $10), take them for a drive, and report back on what you find.
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Not me. I tried canned goo for three or four shaves. I/it failed so I threw it out and went back to my face lathering with a Palmolive stick and brush.In the 1950s and 60s, men shave with DE razor and canned foam. Heck even the barbers use shaving foam.
I believe you are spot on. I always give my face a good scrubbing with the brush when lathering.I started using real soap and brush long before I started using a Straight. I suffered from constant irritation in my neck and also ingrowns. Using a soap and brush went a long way to resolving the issues.
I honestly think it's because the action of brushing on the lather, and working it in, prepares the skin and whiskers better.