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I found that a nice herbal soap that works well for my skin but does dry quicker than others. Do it in sections in this case, I tend to soap up one side and shave, then do the other side, then the neck. Works well for me, not sure if its the "correct way" but like I said works for me.
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Although I'm rather new to straight razor shaving, I've found that taking the time to load the brush fully has an real impact on the working up a good lather.
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The vid is good but looks like it needs a but more work do its not so flat
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Pay attention to the video that BobH posted. I find a lather that is dense and soapy enough to form defined peaks, and is wet enough to have a slick appearing sheen is perfect. As the video describes, you don't want it too pasty and sticky. Pasty and sticky can make peaks, but will not have the right sheen. A too wet lather will have a wet sheen, but will not hold good peaks.
Some do like to use a thinner, wetter lather for the third pass, or for advanced techniques like buffing.