Thread: What to buy: cream or brush?

I'm using the EJ BB brush from C&E and it rocks. The only reason I commissioned a new one from Matt is that I wanted to have a unique piece with a complete creative input, backed by his top-notch workmanship. Once I get the one I ordered from Matt, this one will still be my regular traveller and occasional change of pace piece.

Well, I personally love the C&E creams, especially the Sweet Almond Oil, which, for shave quality I would rate equal to or even higher than some of the other creams people rave about, like Taylor OBS Avocado.
All that said, I would say get the brush. It is a bargain as far as I can tell, and a badger brush will allow you a noticeable improvement with ALL your creams and soaps as a general rule, instead of just providing you with "one more scent" like buying a new cream would do.
Don't get me wrong, the Burma Brush is fine, and I actually like a boar brush on some soaps for the "scrubby" feel it gets, (I'm a face latherer, generally) but especially with creams the difference is usually day and night.
Get the brush...
Then, if you still want one of their creams, get it later, or if you want the Sweet Almond Oil version, get it cheap at TJ Maxx or Marshalls...
John P.

I like the sweet almond oil cream myself. But, I would still suggest you get the brush. You'll see a major difference in your shave if you have a better brush, regardless of what soap you use, and the brush will last a lot longer than any tube of shaving cream.