I wouldn't call myself a newbie but I have a newbie question. I just purchased a 25mm badger silver tipped brush. Prior to this I have used a mid grade badger brush for a copuple of years and before that boar hair brushes.

This new brush is the largest diameter brush I have ever owned. It is also the biggest shave cream hog I have ever seen. I mean I have to use 3-4 times as much crean just to get the equivalent lather as from the smaller, lower quality brushes. Is this typical or do I just not know how to handle a larger higher quality brush?

Please nobody ask what brand because I don't want to defame anybody especially if it is because of my incompetence. Lets just say it is a well known and respected brush manufacturer.