Gentlemen,

Yes, yes, of course, it's what works best for the individual shaver. We set our criteria in judging shaving soaps and creams according to our beliefs and preferences.

And what fits in one's comfort zone, I might add. I have ultra sensitive skin and there is a lot that I can't use, even though I may like some parts of it. I like the scent of Lavanda, and it lathers well, but the mediocre post shave feel knocks off a few notches from the cream — for me, anyway.

I love the scent and lathering of Tabac, but the post shave feel is not as comfortable as I want. Mitchell's Wool Fat lathers well for me, even though I find the lather's texture thinner than I like. And I like the soap's scent. Yet, I find Mitchell's Wool Fat unexciting.

For me, the effective difference between Lavanda and Martin de Candre is more than the noted 5%. I get far more enjoyment and better performance from Martin de Candre and I do Lavanda. The percentage, if I could figure it out, since I am lousy at math, is of little consequence.

And so it is. I use what I like regardless of price. If I don't have the funds for it, then I wait and buy it when I do.