I have read quite a few threads about how folks like the Fat but many say it's a finicky lather. I had a chance to pick some up and since day 1 the lather has been tremendous and easily gotten. I have hard well water and I find it easier than even Tabac to lather. With both my pure and 1305 I can load enough for 3 passes in about 10-15 seconds. I'm sure I'm not alone...