i know you guys are probably getting annoyed with me, as i keep preventing this thread from dying.. so i apologize..

anyway.. i have been having tons of success with this soap and do enjoy it greatly.. granted it's nowhere near as great as my dr. harris or trumpers.. for being only 5 dollars.. it's good stuff.. my advice to anyone who is having a hard time with this soap is to take it easy on the water.. i do not own any silvertip brushes.. infact.. my two best brushes are a simpson wee scot and an aos pure badger.. i am able to create a thick cushiony lather with both of those.. but i have preferred using my vdh deluxe with this soap.. so far i only have the almond and the eucalyptus.. but the vdh does a great job when i soak it in hot water while showering and then squeeze the bristles with my hand to remove virtually all water from the brush.. i then load directly from the dish and face lather.. soap works wonders for me.. and the scent in enjoyable.

so cheers and i'll stop bringing this thread back up if we're all done with it..