Quote Originally Posted by syslight View Post
Assuming that you are using a quality soap or cream... there are a few factors to consider
the amount of water in the mix... try a little more
the temperature of the water... the hotter the water the quicker it will evaperate and dry the lather... try cooler water
the humidity in you bathroom... if you have just showered there should be plenty... if you are in an arid area and only using hot towels... more water in the mix
time... i often lather then strop then wipe my face and relather before shaving

try adjusting the above steps and see if the experience improves.
Note that too much water will funnily enough have about the same effect as too little water. Lots of water will make the lather dissapear rether quickly.