I face lather with a Tabac stick. I wash my face and leave it somewhat wet. Then I rub the stick over my face leaving enough soap that I can see it on the skin. Finishing with a damp, but not wet brush, brings up a nice lather that I can can adjust by lightly dipping the tip of the brush in warm water and relathering with the soap already on my face. That usually leaves enough in the brush for another pass or two.