The brush actually works really really well for both face lathering and bowl lathering. I tend to work up a lather in a bowl cause i find it easier for myself to tell when its a good enough lather to use. The brush is not scratchy at all, but does have enough grit to keep the lather going when I apply it on my face. It also holds a ton of lather, but I also tend to overload it. lol.. I like to use a lot of product when I shave to make sure that I have enough cusion and no irritaion. Works out perfect for me. YMMV.. lol.
I just ordered my first WD silvertip, because he had one with a pink handle. I don't have SBAD, I have BHAD. I like interesting handles.
Yeah we as Americans like to abbreviate EVERYTHING! It annoys the hell outta me with certain things.. lmao
Usually 3 to 5 mins. I also soak the shave soap that I use for that long as well. I have also soaked it for much less time that that, and havent really noticed a difference. It holds a lot of water.