Welcome to the neighborhood.
I'm still waiting to receive a brush, bowl and some soaps... so, I've only tried shaving with goo from a can with them so far.
Thanks to all the contributions of the members here for all the great info. so far.
There are a number of great places in Houston to find shaving soaps and creams. Kuhl's at West Alabama and Kiby, British Isles in the Village and the pharmacy next to the Rice on the corner of Post Oak and San Felipe in the Galleria area. British Isles has a nice selection that is a bit over-priced. Kuhl's prices are good and at the pharmacy their prices are good with a nice selection.
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