Thanks for the comments, you wouldn't happen to live someplace with hard water? First, we worked with the Portland Razor Co. to develop this product some years ago- multiple tests. There are basically two ways of making artisan-style shaving soap: hot process and cold process. They each have their advantages and disadvantages: We use a cold process, and are vegetable based, vegan etc.. It’s important to make a soap that has great lather, but it’s also important that the soap is moisturizing, creamy, bubbly, slick, and protective, which ours is, apparently not enough on the lather for you. Note, we have combined Silken with our Goats Milk, and reformulated. It's call it Silken Goats Milk now. We love a challenge, and will keep working to make the best possible products - Camamu