Preferred Shave

Try TOBS Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving creams. IMHO, best bang for your buck. About an almond size will give more than you will need and lathers up like magic.
How are you set for brushes?
For blades, look on ebay. You can buy in bulk and save a lot. Interestingly, the Russian blades are probably the highest quality.
Get yourself a nice shaving bowl with ridges or texture inside, if you bowl lather.
Enjoy!