I'm sure most everyone already knows this but I just made this discovery and thought other noobs like myself, might find it helpful.
When I decided to switch to safety razor shaving and a shave brush I immediately assumed I should use some kind of "mug soap" and I had a terrible time making a good lather and hence had a few rough shaves.
BUT, I saw Mantic's video about affordable shave products and he mentioned using "The Real Shaving Co." shave cream. I gave it a try and it was WAAAAY easier to make a good lather with cream than from a puck of soap (at least for me).
So, long story short, if u are having a tough time getting a good lather, give a shave cream a try.
//eek
When I decided to switch to safety razor shaving and a shave brush I immediately assumed I should use some kind of "mug soap" and I had a terrible time making a good lather and hence had a few rough shaves.
BUT, I saw Mantic's video about affordable shave products and he mentioned using "The Real Shaving Co." shave cream. I gave it a try and it was WAAAAY easier to make a good lather with cream than from a puck of soap (at least for me).
So, long story short, if u are having a tough time getting a good lather, give a shave cream a try.
//eek