Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
Using a bar of bath soap is not a good substitute for a real shave soap, as you have found out. Yes, it can be done but it is a desperation move when you have nothing else and it does not make for a pleasant shave. Two different products meant and formulated for two different purposes.

The DE Vergulde Hand shave you picked up should be very good shave soap if it is anything like the Ver Guldehand shave stick soap I have. It should do the job nicely.

Here is a vid on how to make a lather with shave soap. I have found his series of vids very helpful.



Try practice lathering without shaving to get the hang of it. Good luck.

Bob
Thnx, Ill try using this tutorial as example next time, So now for an update:

I did use the shaving soap, copying this guy who is judging it:


I did get a somewhat good lather, seeing your tutorial it seems I had beginners luck as mine was just right, not to sticky or foamy.
I also tried using my handsoap using the same technique on my arm and built what Id consider a pretty decent lather. The lather made with handsoap is a little thinner, but in my case it leaves more of a protective, lubricating layer so so far I find it shave a little nicer. Maybe tomorrow when my face has recovered (seems like I might have a small razor burn with the shaving soap lather) Ill practice lathering and will experiment with it in more debt.

Thnx for all the help, you guys are amazing.