Lather drying up on face while shaving

I've noticed when shaving with a straight that by the time I'm moving on to trickier areas, like my chin, I've been at it for so long that the lather is starting to become drier and less slippery. I was wondering if this is just inevitable, or if maybe some creams or soaps differ when it comes to this.



I'm using Proraso as a pre-shave, then TI shaving soap lathered up on a scuttle with a brush which I then brush onto my face. I've tried shaving with hot and cold water and I don't think it makes much difference to me, although I like the feel of the warm lather. The lather I'm using looks and feels pretty good. When it disappears a bit like I described above, I end up wetting my fingers, using them to moisten my face and getting more lather on there with a brush, but it makes for some clumsy-feeling moments putting down the razor, doing this, drying my hand, then getting started again.



Any suggestions?



I did my first full straight shave tonight! A few nicks and scratches, but my best yet I think. :biggrin1:

Lather drying up on face while shaving