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Steve has good advise. Also, Where is it written to soak a brush? You wind up with a floppy mop which will not work well!
Just dip the tips of the brush and make lather. Add water a bit at a time...

Aaron! We need more info. What razor, Honing, Strop? What soap/creme. Prep? Tell us what you are doing. Some pics will help!