Both Arko and Palmolive shave sticks are very under rated soaps in the sub, way sub really, $20 category. They work as sticks or I have formed them into bowls for normal brush loading and face lathering. Hard to beat the lather they both make for shaving. The Body Shop Maca Root cream is another that doesn,t get much mention either. I have bought a few expensive/high end soaps/creams, well over the $20 mark, in the last year and will likely not buy any more as I do not find the difference worth the money. For me there are plenty in the sub $20 range that work just fine.

Bob