I started with str8 shaving about a month ago and this site has been VERY helpful, thanks. My stropping and shaving technique is coming along, I think, but I'm having an issue with lather.

It's too foamy (tiny bubbles) instead of creamy and it seems to disappear on my face and in my bowl. I'm using soap from Classic Shaving, a C&E travel badger brush, and a large cappuccino cup for a bowl (I like having a handle). I'm trying to follow the instruction I found at

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21136

which seems to be popular and makes sense to me.

Does this mean too much water, not enough water, not enough time with the brush. I can't seem to make it work.

thanks,

-- Aubrey