I recently ordered a sixpack of samplers from " art of shaving " on ebay for 6$.(still available) I have wanted to try out this stuff, and I allways try to get samples from a lot of different brands.Anyways, I shaved with it today, the sample consists of preshave,cream and aftershave lotion.I got the type with no scent.
I have to say the experience was very nice.
The preshave is the most effective I have tried so far, but very very greasy.
The shaving cream is kind of love/hate, it actually doesn't lather up, and I hate that.However it gives you a very thick and nice coat when applied with the brush.I mixed in a couple of teaspoons of water.
I have to admit that this stuff has incredible loob, and is very skin friendly.Last, but not least, the balm.
Very very good! I shaved this morning, and now my face still feels extremly soft.
All in all I have to say that the art of shaving products is really the best I have used when it comes to funcion.I would actually say they are as good as my CF products.But they have none of that nostalgic feeling, I really prefer my shaving products to be more "old school".However, I will probably order the whole set anyway.75$, and IMO worth it.

Kristoffer.