I have taken to squeezing my brush out into my hand and palming it into the scuttle. Different lather each shave for 4 shaves. I have a plastic lid which sits on top. Pretty good stuff as you toss in a bit of water and whip it up. MDC, Proraso, Trumper's limes, Razorock and whathaveyou all together. Always is great lather, A different experience. Wash the brush and dry each shave.
Not about frugal, just having fun with it. After the 'potpourri' shave, I wash everything good and do it again!