WOW...just had my first shave with the QCS Vostok...what a great experience...beats everything else that I've tried by a mile. One of its outstanding characteristics is its thick CLINGING lather. Made the shaving process easier. When I finished I lathered up again and let the lather sit on my face for a while...very enjoyable! If you haven't tried it yet you owe it to yourself to at least trying a sample. I look forward to my next shave and to following it up with a mentholated aftershave.