Hey guys, I've been shaving with a straight since June. The thing that's got me wondering lately is how much of creating a good lather is a) Brush related b) Soap/Cream related and c) technique related. I have been struggling for a while, my lather's have been hit and miss. I am not sure if it's the $5 brush I got with my crappy starter kit, the soap I got with that starter kit,(Smells amazing btw) or my lathering technique. It just seems some days the lather dries out in a matter of 30-40 seconds and so help me god if I'm working on a difficult part that takes a few extra seconds. I find myself some nights re-lathering about 3 times per pass. Any insight on my recent problems or past experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott.