I just finished up a wonderful shave with a new cream I got at the local co-op (yes, it's a 'natural foods' store, but they stock great soaps and other stuff). It's called Aubrey Organics Spice Island Shave cream http://cariamici.net/aubrey-organics...eam-p-518.html
It doesn't work with a brush, but you just rub it on and it's got a cooling, soothing feel with lots of lubrication power (and a bay rum scent) and minus the chemicals you can't pronounce. Just thought I'd pass on the info.
Best,
Mark
p.s. it's vegan, if that's important to anyone