Though not a head shaver, I use a shampoo/conditioner to shave my face with my daily shower. I have found this to be a fantastic alternative to conventional shave creams. The lubricants in the shampoo seem to grab the stubble better than shave cream for me.
For shampoo, I would recommend, Mitch - Double Hitter a 2-1 shampoo/conditioner. I have been using this product for 15 years which was recommended by my long time stylist.
I use Harry's for my blades which is incredibly cost effective and just a fantastic company. I recently began using their soaps as well.