I've got the Proraso Red sandalwood soap in a tub and adore the stuff. Easily one of my favorites in the rotation. I think you'll be pleased with the cream. Shaved with it last night and got a beautifully smooth result from a 103 year old SE. Nice work on the 30 day rule. A solid focus on one combo of gear really provides a great foundation of learning what works well and what needs attention. Did two 30 day rules early on, one with a DE combo an one with a SE combo, and those months taught me a ton on technique for each.