I'm glad it worked better for you this time round @nolisco I often find a change of brush to a synthetic drastically changes the quality of the lather where you've struggled with a natural hair brush.
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Gillette Rocket HD
Shark SS (1)
Nanny's Silly Soap Yushu
Thayers Rose, BBA Post Shave Balm & Mr Perfume Roja Amber Oud
Following @nick_s advice I did a heavy load using a synthetic brush and it made for a great lather, very rich and creamy. I think the brush was at fault last time, I do maintain that whilst a good soap, the newer artisans have eclipsed it. A wonderful shave with the Rocket and surprisingly the Shark blade was great, I remember my last use of a Shark left me a bit irritated so it has been a while since I used one. Lately I am using blades that I don't use often because of first impressions but I am finding them to be pleasantly surprising.