I too switch depending on mood between soap and cream, mainly because of scent, but also depending on the dryness of my skin. I can see myself switching to the less "heavy" soaps/creams in summer, but right now I have to use products for sensitive/dry skin more than any other time of year.

Also, I finally have enough experience now with many different products to have found my "goto" top of the line in each category, "Tabac" for soap, and "The Art of Shaving" Lavender scent for cream, although the learning continues...

I also use CO Bigelow (Proraso) and make uber-lather with the Tabac sometimes when I'm in the mood for the menthol effect.