Youre lather is too dry i would say. I still have issues (newbie) getting a decent lather with my col conk soap. Just got some tabac in the mail today that im looking forward to.

I wouldnt suggest dipping your brush in the water though, that may add too much water to the mix. Instead, after loading your brush...simply put a few drops of water in. Do this slowly and meticulously until the lather starts to develop peaks.

If you add too much water you need to add more soap, but if you dont add enough water you can always add a bit more...little by little. This will save you soap in the long run