Thread: Using Col. Conk Soap

Originally Posted by modul8r

"Charged"?

"Loaded"?

Also, is there a step by step guide for making lather using this kind of (glycerine-based?) soap? I have the same soap and I'm a newbie and I've had a hard time finding detailed, hand holding level instructions.

I ordered Lynn's DVD so hopefully it's covered in there. Still, I'd greatly appreciate any other tips or references.

One of my major problems last time (the first time) I shaved was the lather and since I understand that a good lather / good prep is important, I want to make sure I'm doing it right.

Charging and loading refer to essentially the same thing: getting soap worked into the bristles of the brush. If you're working up the lather in another container such as a bowl, scuttle or whatever, you should shake out as much water as you can before you start working the puck with the brush. This is because however much soap you put into the brush, it will work into a much larger volume of lather than if you were to work it directly in the mug then transfer straight to your face. If your lather is too thin and soupy, you should probably keep working it a little longer to get it to thicken up.

Keep after it. You'll eventually get the hang of it!