I recently purchased the D.R. Harris & Co marlborough soap. I got it in the mail yesterday along with my first badger brush by Rooney. Today was my first shave with it, and even though used a disposable (don't shun, I haven't gotten a straight yet, fiancee told me to wait till after christmas hmmmm) I really liked it. I may have gotten the lather a little off, it didnt seem quite like i had expected, it felt a little thin. But it shaved great and it didnt leave the residue that other shaving creams out of a can can leave. I did an on the face lather, and I let the brush sit under warm running water for about 15 seconds then i took it and swirled it on the soap to load it up and then started swirling it on my face and moving it around till it covered fully. Like I said it shaved great but it wasnt quite what i expected but it was my first time. If any of you more experienced guys have any advice it would be much appreciated.