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I test the same way. If the lather rinses cleanly from the blade, I feel that the the soap/cream : water ratio is working. It's too watery if I can see a lot of face through the lather and too thick...

Shave, rinse warm, shake; shave, rinse warm, shake... When done, rinse hot, wipe dry, put on shelf for tomorrow.The little shake to get rid of any extra water on the blade between strokes is done...