Quote Originally Posted by jehan60188 View Post
the two big reasons i'm switching to straight razor is cost, and environmental impact, actually!
To save money shaving with a cutthroat you will need an iron will. I've probably spent more on shaving tackle in the last 12 months than I did in the preceding 40yrs. I had one bottle of aftershave received as a Christmas present, now my bathroom shelf resembles a shop display. I'm not sure that using a cutthroat razor will contribute much to saving the planet. However, it is a great way to shave.
On your original question, you should find a world of difference between aerosol gel and traditional shaving soap. If you don't, well you could stick to using gel.