I have the same feelings towards MWF and if I want lanolin I'll get some more Haslingers Scharf's Milch .
To the OP, I wouldn't start getting a lot of high priced soaps and cream right off the bat. To me the big price differences doesn't necessarily add up to a hugely improved lather and shave. I get just as good a shave from Arko or MdC and quite a few others in between. Unless your lathering and shaving technique is up to snuff along with your razor being shave ready you can't buy a better shave using more expensive gear.
Bob