Thread: What would you recommend as a first soap or first cream?

I would recommend C.O. Bigelow/Proraso cream. It performs well at a very economical price. My favorite so far has been Castle Forbes Limes, but it's pricey.

I have found that face lathering works best for me. When I started wet shaving I lathered in a ceramic bowl with a flat bottom. After about a month I tried face lathering and it worked better for me, producing more lather.