My go to brush brush is a Boar I own a few Badger and they work good with cream but no matter what I use cream or soap I usually use a boar this just my preference. They are cheaper so get one and give it a try if you don't like it then try a badger you can find some that are not to costly mostly I think it's a personal prefence this is just my 2 cents I like to spend my money on razors so I use boar. get one of each then you will know for sure witch you like.