Thread: Still trying to master the lather...

You might want to consider über lather. Get yourself a puck of cheap shaving soap like Williams or Van der Hagen (most drugstores or Walmart). Also pick up some glycerin (Rite Aid pharmacy sells it under their brand name on their first aid shelf; Walmart also carries glycerin).

Follow Scott's instructions above to load the shave soap into your brush but don't make lather yet.

Add five drops of glycerin to the bowl of your scuttle then add your usual amount of shave cream.

Work your brush into the glycerin and cream to mix all three ingredients thoroughly and begin to form a compact, thick lather.

Now begin adding hot tap water into your scuttle A LITTLE AT A TIME while working your brush into the lather.

You're going to be adding about a tablespoon of water maybe 1/2 teaspoon at a time. If you don't believe me, use a measuring spoon.

Once you have all that water mixed in (just a little at a time!), you're going to have an awesome thick, rich lather that will last through three passes with your straight and still be going strong for a fourth "cleanup" pass with your cartridge razor.

The above is what works for me. It isn't the "only" way to make über lather. Experiment and find what works for you.

The reason I suggest using the "cheap" shaving soaps is because they make terrific über lather with just about any cream. Later on, if you get into experimenting with different scented creams and soaps, you can try mixing and matching various scents of soaps and creams to enhance your Zen shave experience.
Namaste,
Morty -_-