Quote Originally Posted by mparker762
No. It's possible for them to be insufficiently loaded with cream or soap though, which causes the same problem you describe.
THANK YOU! (and jscott too)

I believe you hit the nail on the head. It's not like I am trying to save on soap or cream. I do 30 or so swirls on the soap (which is more than what I have heard recommended on B&B, they only do 10 or so there?) and use a penny-sized amount of cream. I was thinking that I use enough / more than enough... As I said, I have had to throw away watery lather and go again on the soap, so this makes sense with what you say - more soap / cream needed. I guess I should use more, which is nice because I get to use up more stuff and then I can try new soaps and creams

By the way, I have gone like over 2 years on a normal cake (this is shaving once a week or so, most of the time, but still 150 - 200 shaves). Maybe this indicates I use less soap than necessary.

I will try to double what I use and will report on the results in the next few days

Cheers
Ivo