There is a line of Italian made shaving products that go by the brand name Proraso. Many of the classic shaving enthusiasts speak highly of them. In the states they are sold at Target stores.
Today I pulled my rig into a Target and purchased some Proraso shave cream, shave soap, and pre-shave. I decided to see for myself what all of the rave was about.
This stuff is great! It contains eucalyptis among other things and is quite refreshing. I lathered some on with my brush and it was very different than the normal shavng cream. A very brisk and invigorating scent and feel.
After shaving it left my face feeling cool and refreshed. No wonder people in the know like this stuff. It's not your average mundane shave. I recommend every guy who drags a razor across his face on a regular basis give this product a try. It will really change the way you feel about shaving.