Re: Getting a good shave from a good pre-shave...
Well that's a good start eh! Did you soak the soap puck while you were in the shower? That should make a huge difference.
Getting a good shave from a good pre-shave...
I'm fortunate to be able to usually take as long as I want to shave. (Retired) I usually start with a warm water face rinse then a cream face soap that lathers well then on to the main soap. Today I used a new-to-me Kai captain and a TSD lanolin soap Desperado. This soap really would have been able to stand alone with out the pre wash but another tomorrow might not. As I like the pre wash I just do it for every soap.
Re: Getting a good shave from a good pre-shave...
Almost certainly it was. I think you'll find that a real soap or cream will give you way more protection and comfort than any kind of canned stuff. That's why they're still around after all these years.