I like the Pacific Oil -- but it doesn't numb my beard enough (which is extremely coarse). And the 2-3 drops -- forget that, I hold the dropper to my face.

My favorite shaving cream is by Anthony Logistics. In the States, it's distributed at Nordstrom.

Second favorite is Zirh Shaving Cream.

The Anthony is more slippery, so I prefer it during the winter time when the air & skin is drier; Zirh is thicker, so it clings better to your face in the summer when you sweat more & there's more humidity.

Both of these are higher end products, and I do notice a difference & feel there is value for the additional $$$...but for more economical creams, I like Neutrogena's shaving cream & after shave cream.