Do you generally prefer soaps over creams (or vice versa) or is it totally dependent on the individual product itself? If you do generally like one over the other, but have some stand-out product that belongs to the other group, what is it?
Please also include with what you use to shave (DE, Straight, cartridge). My contention is that this plays a LARGE role in whether you are a "soap guy" or a "cream guy."
I use a straight razor, and at this point in time, categorically like soaps over creams. I think soaps are slicker and provide a closer shave. I also get every bit as much protection from a soap as I do creams.
By the way, I wish creams worked better for me. The scent of a nice cream can not be matched by that of soap, for the most part. However, I do have some nice smelling soaps (C&E Nomad, AOS sandalwood).
Drew
Please also include with what you use to shave (DE, Straight, cartridge). My contention is that this plays a LARGE role in whether you are a "soap guy" or a "cream guy."
I use a straight razor, and at this point in time, categorically like soaps over creams. I think soaps are slicker and provide a closer shave. I also get every bit as much protection from a soap as I do creams.
By the way, I wish creams worked better for me. The scent of a nice cream can not be matched by that of soap, for the most part. However, I do have some nice smelling soaps (C&E Nomad, AOS sandalwood).
Drew