As a result of reading several posts, I decided to try to build up a lather on my face instead of in my soap mug.

I was having a lot of problem getting the lather in my soap mug thick enough to not have soap drops flying all over the place, and yet thin enough to work with. (I am presently using Colonel Conk's Bay Rum soap.)

Anyway, I tried loading my brush with soap, but not to a point where is starts lathering, and let the lather build on my face.

The result: It works great!

Thanks to those that posted this method to the forums.

pete_bogg
"Expecting my first straight razor next week"