How thick should my lather be?
I'm just getting started with the art of straight razor shaving. I'm still waiting for my razor to arrive however my brush and soap are here. I have decided that I will go ahead and try to master the pre-shave techniques. According to everything I have read and watched I'm making my lather the right way but it doesn't feel nearly as thick as the shaving cream in a can, however I'm getting a closer shave and my face feels better. When I brush the lather onto my face it is about a quarter inch thick and has a dense appearance. I just want to confirm whether this is right or wrong.
Thanks,
Adam
Thank you for the advice.
I didn't expect to get that many replies that fast, thank you. Since I have an extra cake of soap I will go ahead and whip up five or six batches of lather every day until I master what is just right. I'm very eager to get my razor; the shaving soap alone has been an improvement. I never thought I would enjoy shaving in fact when I joined the Army I learned to despise it. Now I don't mind taking the time to shave, I actually look forward to it.
Thanks,
Adam