I had stopped using shaving cream from a can after discovering how much better shaving was using a brush with traditional shave soaps and creams, but I still wanted an alternative to use on occasion when I wanted a faster shave, so I gave this a try. There is a huge difference between this and every cream from a can I've ever used. This stuff actually does a good job preparing your face for a shave and it doesn't dry out your skin. I was a little shocked by the cooling effect of the menthol at first, but quickly got used to it and really enjoyed the refreshing feeling. While maybe not as good a leather as you can get with a brush, this is a quality product that does a good job. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a quick shave or anyone currently using cream from a can who would like a better product.