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I did try cold water one morning, and while I kind of liked it, the lather didn't not stick around long . . . :p

Bob - actually, that was the video that helped me get an actual good lather for the first couple of shaves. :) Wonder if it might be soap vs. my technique/brush?

Somehow adding salt to the soap sounds like it would chaff. :shrug:

And actually, going to try some different options with the lather . . . just don't want to build up too much yet . . . Wife...

I might try that, might need a bowl with higher sides . . . :) I've been focusing on "loading" the brush as much as possible, and didn't want to necessarily dilute the load with the lather right...

Badger brush and Col Conk soap. I keep the soap in a bowl, and load it in there, thinking of getting another mug to actually try to lather in and keep the lather. (Also might be a bit easier to...

Ok, so I mentioned earlier in my introduction post that my wife purchased a DE razor for me so it was an easier graduation from cartridge to straight. I have to say, plenty of good lessons so far. ...