Ok I have purchased lots of razors, soaps, and creams. So the only thing left is to try a new brush. I have been using the same brush from the beginning. My first and only brush is the C & E BBB that was recommended several years ago. I would like to see what is out there.....any suggestions. I prefer tabac soap that I lather in the bowl and also like creams that I lather up in my custom bulldog scuttle. Thanks for the help.