Originally Posted by
gcubed
I'll be 65 this month and have shaved with straight razors only since 16 years age. Till 1992 I used brush and shaving mug with Williams being the soap because it was readily available. I started with the razor because I started cutting my own hair and insist on razor lining around ears and back of neck which cannot be done safely and easily any other way. In 1992 I purchased a Lather King Jr. and it has been plugged in everyday 24/7 since and has never had issues even on occasions when it has been run dry. In such case I just add water and let it sit for a few hours, press the button for a while and add cap of Campbell's soap. One 8 FL.OZ. bottle will last me two years for home use. At $3.00 a bottle please.
As for thick lather, that you don't want. What you do want is moisturizing that does not evaporate before you finish. Also you want the lather to be thin enough to be able to swipe your thumb to remove the lather so you can see where the razor line is when trimming around your ear or getting sideburns straight and even, as well as, your mustache, beard or what ever needs close cropping.