Same here and as much as I like and use Proraso the Maca Root feels slicker.
Bob
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Body Shop Maca Root is pretty nice actually.
Off topic but close...anyone try rubbing the Williams puck on their stubble instead of trying to work the lather in a bowl? I've always had trouble lathering that stuff.
Your Wally World brush may be a dud. I had one too, couldn't build good lather, even after "figuring it out" with better brushes and soaps/creams. I'm reluctant to drop lots of cash too. The best values I've found thus far: Proraso Red cream ($10 a tube), Omega Pro 48 boar brush ($20), yes, it's nearly 4x the cost of that VDH kit, but IMO easily 10x the setup.