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Good point. I didn't think of it that way. Too thick or too thin is a problem... so I guess just play around with it!

Fred- USE MORE WATER WITH YOUR SOAP! I had the same problems as you but its because us newbs don't use enough water! I think you will find you love the Conk Bay Rum if you lather it right. But also,...

You don't NEED a stand plus they are cheap- and you don't NEED a bowl- a mug will work fine, and you can lather on your face if you want

lol I have a story for you:

I started out with a $20 blade, a $20 strop and the $10 set of brush soap and bowl. This worked but wasn't great. Now my go to strop was $75, my brush cost $35, and I...

First off IF you get that kit, the brush and strop will serve you well into the future (obviously the razor will too) and it is quite a bit cheaper than buying everything seperate. Though what you...

As far as things go, for cheap you can get: (considering quality)

Cream:
CO Bigelow (its rebranded proraso if you look on the back)- its cheap and great- VERY great. You wouldn't think it would...

I have the full Neutrogena line and recommend them 100% they are miles better than any other "conventional" shave product (gillete, old spice, schick, etc).
That said, THAT cream does not lather- it...