Thanks for all the great tips. I took everything in, and tried some things on my last shave. Still a little aprehenive about doing my neck with the razor. Not quite there yet, dont think Ive got the technique for that area yet. I started to lather in sections today, but even that seemed to dry out. So I scratched that lather and tried again. I think Ive almost got the lather where I want it. Whipped cream consistency like some of you said. Worked like a charm. But I know the drill, practice practice practice.