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Keep at it sounds like you're getting the hang of it.

Alright, now we can break it down and help some more.

I use VDH since I heard if you can make a decent lather with that you can rule any soap, never tried another yet but I have been very happy...

Time for some info. What are you using for brush? Do you have a bowl, scuttle? Strop? What kind of angle did you use?(how many spine widths?) Were you using any pressure on the skin with the blade?
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