I've never been a fan of MWF. The lather is too thin for my tastes, and it dries out really quickly on my face. But I had two pucks and wanted to give it the college try. Still not my favorite, but two things helped.
- Like others here, while I shower, I have some hot water on the soap in the mug and my brush, soaked with hot water, in there too.
- I also face-lather, which seems to work a little better than building the lather in the mug
- Something I have NOT heard-I squeeze a little of my wife's Shea Butter onto my brush before l start lathering. It seems to give the MWF a little more staying power and a little more cushion or body.
Still not my favorite, but with these steps it works okay.