Thread: 5th Shave - Lather. What am I doing wrong?

Originally Posted by Dan

I should make a small confession. I'm using a mug (as in one you'd drink from) rather than a proper scuttle

Nothing wrong with using a mug.

Here's another good thread on getting good soap lather in which The Duke of Ducks states that:

"There are alot of variables at work here that affect the kind and amount of lather you get. The hardness of the water, the type and size of the brush, the type and brand of soap you use and your technique for brushing. All other things being equal I've found the type of soap to be most critical. I've found brands like classic shave, trumpers, taylors and haslinger to produce copious amounts of rich lather and brands like conk, williams to produce little or weak lather.

I usually produce most of the lather in the bowl and expand on that on my face. I don't think the type of motion you use matters as long as you get it going and it covers your face. You don't need three inches of lather on your face anyway just a light coat."