Thread: I aint got no lather!

I don't have much to add, except to second what Trimmy72 has to say about the appearance of a lather that will probably shave well for you, that you should get water, air, and soap combined until you achieve

Originally Posted by Trimmy72

stable peaks of lather.

That is, the lather holds its shape in the bowl after you've stretched it a little while pulling the brush away. You'll get a more or less matching peaks--one left in the bowl and one poking off your brush. I've also seen the proper consistency described as being like yoghurt.

I live and shave in the high desert, where it's usually about 15% RH, so seldom count on one pass of lather staying viable for an entire shave. I'll lather my whole face, but count on wiping a lot off and replacing it before actually finishing the entire shave. That's not lather wasted, though; it does help to soften the barbs a little. I do the hardest-to-shave barbs, my moustache and chin, last so they get the longest softening soak.

Good luck to you. It'll come, and it'll get better. The best thing about this kind of shave is that, for the rest of your life, you'll discover little subtleties that make it a little better each time.

Originally Posted by badg3r

Carlmaloschneider, very well written and informative post!

You can also get a tin coffee cup for a buck...

Thanks! Call me Carl