When I first started visiting SRP I remember a member mentioning that he saved his leftover lather. I've done it ever since...

When I'm done shaving I squeeze the excess from the brush into the mug that I use to work up lather in. I then add a little water to the brush and work it in my hand, then squeeze it again. I've convinced myself that this cuts my soap usage by 25-30%, but I'm probably just kidding myself...

Since I use the same soap most every day I don't have to worry about mixing different types of soap and/or fragrances. But I've noticed that when I do mix different soaps, they don't all work well together. For example, my homemade soap doesn't mix well with Poraso creme... the resultant lather just doesn't "froth" right. I suspect this would generally be true when mixing any hard and soft soap, but I haven't mixed enough to say that for sure.

BTW, as I recall that member was Uthed... we haven't heard from him in a LONG time. Hope he's ok... anyone know?