Originally Posted by
Firefighter2
Thomptd65:
If this works for you, then do it. There are many different ways, and it depends on the characteristics of the particular soap. I lather my Klar right in the steel can it came in. I bring my Mitchell's Wool Fat to a mug to build more lather. I face lather Tabac and Proraso, but store the brush in a scuttle, sometimes whipping up more lather in the scuttle. There's lots of variables, for example the type of brush, how much water you put in, how hard/soft the water is, the temperature of the water, etc. There's no right or wrong way, just tips & ideas people can give you. Experiment to find out what works best to get the most out of your soap. :)