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10-18-2008, 02:40 AM #1
I say "chance". Making lather is all about ratios of water and soap and technique. Keep reading up and search for "uberlather".
Some guys use bowls, some use their palms, some mix it right on their face. It is all in finding out what works for you by trying. Some swish the brush around, some mash it up and down. You'll get it, jst keep reading and keep trying.
Jerry
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10-18-2008, 02:49 AM #2
My lathers have been getting gradually better, but when i changed bowls i got a substantially better lather so i thought I'd check whether there was anything to it. Buts it's easily possible that things have just clicked.
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10-18-2008, 06:53 AM #3
I think I used a bowl once or twice when I just started and have been face latherer since.
I'd say the best may be to take half an hour making lather few time, and you'll figure it out. As kilowattkid said, the most important part is the soap and water quantities.
There are some youtube videos by mantic that may be useful.
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10-18-2008, 06:58 AM #4
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Thanked: 1587Bowls are vital for me when making lather. It holds my soap, and I can let water sit on the soap in the bowl for a few minutes to get softened up. Then, I can whisk the holy bejeebers out of it in the bowl without fear of sudsy retribution all over the vanity or mirror. After that, during the shave, my bowl is a handy receptacle for holding spare lather, wet soap, and the brush.
I love the bowl. Any bowl will do. Time, patience, and experimentation are your friends.
James.Last edited by Jimbo; 10-18-2008 at 07:01 AM.
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10-18-2008, 11:17 AM #5
+1 with Jimbo. You can spend a small fortune on a bowl (or scuttle), or go the dollar store and pick up one. It just needs to be large enough to work the lather with the brush. Like soaps, creams and scents it is personal choice.
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10-18-2008, 12:50 PM #6
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For great lather you must be sure to eliminate all bejeebers from the bowl!
To the original poster: was one bowl differently sized from the other one?
Trying out different bowls can be kind of fun too. I don't spend more than $10-12 on any regular bowl.
But I did drop $50 on a scuttle
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10-18-2008, 01:59 PM #7