Good evening all,

I started straight shaving yesterday and so far have put in two good shaves. My technique for shaving has been working fairly well overall, but I am really having a problem making a good lather. I can certainly make enough of it and get it whipped up, but when it is applied, it is overly thin and dries up on my face within minutes, before I can even use it. The dried part even flaked off and flew around when I went over it again with the brush. I did find today that a lighter touch in the bowl left a nicer residue in the bowl (closer to the videos I have seen so far), but even when it was creating nice tips of cream on the brush, it went on a bit thin. Has anyone run through this problem early on, and what could I try to improve it? I've tried both a cream of generally high-regard and cream-soap combo, so it is doubtful that is my issue. I am also using a badger silvertip, so we know that isn't the problem either. The water temp I can get isn't exceedingly hot, but it is somewhat warm.

Thanks for your insight,

-Wolf