I just shaved with my 1916 single ring. Wilkinson blade (1). I love this razor. I used barbasol out of the can with a synthetic knot. Wow. Close as can be. I cannot get all these 3 and 4 carts to even get close to this shave.
Lol. I have some Proraso green, Col conk, and a couple others. I was in a rush. And barbasol gives zero irritation.
Get a couple of sample pucks, after using canned goo the difference will knock your socks off! https://www.stirlingsoap.com/shave-soap/
You've got Arko and haven't tried it yet!!! Try the stick...NEXT SHAVE!!! Peel of the paper on the end...Hold it under the hot running water. Rinse your face with hot water for at least a minute. Then rub the wet arko stick in tight circles, directly on your whiskers. Til every whisker has torn off a tiny clump of soap. Then hot water rinse your favorite brush....Shake of excess water and hit your face with that brush, scrubbing in tight circles....Need more water? Dip the brush hair tips in the hot water....Continue scrubbing your face...That Arko will EXPLODE! It's a lather bomba! And you like OLD? ARKO has been around longer than dirt!