Background - I had a Tuxedo synth. Did not like it and passed it on to my son who uses it all the time. I didn't like it due to the backbone and springiness, but it lathered great. Generally, I've been all badger, all the time for the past two years.
I've been doing some research and diving back into synths as i like the benefits (ordered brushes with a SynBad and a STF knot). I purchased an APShaveCo 22mm Synbad brush since it seemed like it fixed that which I did not like with the Tuxedo knot. I was very pleased when it arrived. But, I've now tried it twice with SV and MdC and it produces less lather with the same amount of loading and it seems difficult to get the soap/water ratio correct. The shaves have been OK, but I'm clearly doing something wrong as those two soaps are famous for easily producing lots of lather. Break-in? User error (well, I'm sure that's the biggest thing)? Advice?
I've been doing some research and diving back into synths as i like the benefits (ordered brushes with a SynBad and a STF knot). I purchased an APShaveCo 22mm Synbad brush since it seemed like it fixed that which I did not like with the Tuxedo knot. I was very pleased when it arrived. But, I've now tried it twice with SV and MdC and it produces less lather with the same amount of loading and it seems difficult to get the soap/water ratio correct. The shaves have been OK, but I'm clearly doing something wrong as those two soaps are famous for easily producing lots of lather. Break-in? User error (well, I'm sure that's the biggest thing)? Advice?