joepa150,
The Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp pre-shave gel is a good product, on par with many other standard pre-shaves. If you want a great pre-shave, however, I suggest Castle Forbes. Having gone through a parade of pre-shaves, from Proraso to John Allan to Truefitt & Hill, for me, none compares to Castle Forbes, which, by the way, is water soluble. No oil or greasy mess.