Thread: lathering up trouble

Latest update:lather problems seem solved, thnx to the many tutorials and the buying of a bowl (cleans easier, used a hand and cheek for reference) I now have an infinite realm of possibilities to experiment in.

A basic succes line for face lathering seems to be loading up for roughly 30 (or more) seconds with a wet brush and spread on face, drip adding water until ready.

For bowl lathering its easiest to use a damp brush (not wet) load it aaggressively for 30 (or more seconds and spread in a bowl, again drip adding water and clopping it like an egg.

Thnx to everyone for the help, now I can finally start on my lathering journey ^^/

I've been having lather issues on and off my whole wetshaving career. I've always been disappointed with MWF, and decided last night I was going to figure it out. I have very hard water, but read threads that said MWF performs in the hardest waters just fine. Well it took some time, and two attempts at loading the brush. Finally figured out the main reason all my lathers were failing. 1) not enough water 2) not building them long enough. Here's my results.