Got a synthetic (H.I.S.)to complement my first and only $12 Escali. I am finding the thing won't let me bowl lather AT ALL. Tried a number of my favorite soaps/creams including my go-to super bowl latherer Tabula Rasa. Nuttin'.

I was hoping synthetic would be decent if not awesome to assuage dear wife's concern over the welfare of the animals giving their warmth so she doesn't have to kiss a piece of sandpaper. Anyone having good luck with any synth's they can recommend that won't break the bank?

J