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In general but not always, I have found that tallow soaps seem to give me the slickness that I like. Mind you The Body Shops Maca Root cream is a veg soap and seems pretty slick along with MdC and a few others. With any soap or cream you have to hit on the right technique/ soap to water ratio to get a good lather.
Bob
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Slick Soap - The one that comes to mind is Ogallala Bay Rum
Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum Shaving Soaps - Ogallala Bay Rum
make sure you really want a "Slick" soap
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The problem in the UK can be hard water - I'm with MJC, a drop of Glycerine helps - it's readily available from High Street pharmacies.
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+3 on 2-3 drops of Glycerin, about 6 buck here in the US. One bottle is a 2 plus year supply. CVS in the US carries it on the shelf.
Add 2-3 drops to your mug or bowl make your lather, lather your face, then add a bit more soap, 2-3 swirls and face lather, nice thick, slick lather.
More water will give you a thicker lather, not necessarily a slicker lather.
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A member from the UK suggested adding citric acid to some water to neutralize the ph http://straightrazorpalace.com/pre-s...ard-water.html in post #5.
Bob
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I took your advise and used more water with this mornings shave it was much better, just need to improve my skills with the Feather.
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One of my top three soaps, which is also from the UK, is Wickham Super Smooth. You won't find a better performing soap, including slickness.