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So; perhaps the reason that old "William's Soap" and some other vintage soaps are sought after?? Hmmmm!
~Richard

With thanks to the member who posted "Proraso !"
I have found that old..pre UPC shave products do very well with hard water. The best , though, are the Central European creams and pucks. They are...

Since I already have a blade in scales, that should do it.........right!
~Richard

It has been years since I first heard about that. Thank you for the reminder!
~Richard

1970's apartment buildings do not allow for soft water. I may later install a faucet mounted filter/de-mineralizer.
~Richard

Espresso has been Brita only for years.
I did have soft water at the house. Still used the Brita. ~Richard

Thanks folks!
Work around established.
Brita water, steam heated by espresso machine added to the puck. Brush soaked in the hot water of the container. Lather as usual.
Good shave accomplished....

Far enough that the smell is not overpowering.
~Richard

Yes, I do have a Brita. And the steamer on my espresso machine to heat the water.
Please keep the possible solutions coming! Thanks.
~Richard

P-160 and Cella, so far, do not lather with double the amount I normally use. I am using a Thater badger brush at this time.
~Richard

I just moved to a different city which has very hard water, they consider a squirt gun a dangerous weapon.

My question is; what are good skills for getting a
usable lather? I have a selection of...