Thread: How long do you lather?

How long do YOU lather?

I like to lather for a minute or two before shaving but more often than not I just lather strop and shave

Originally Posted by KalgoorlieBoi

I like to lather for a minute or two before shaving but more often than not I just lather strop and shave

+1 on that. Word for word. I don't screw around too much. Essentially it will depend on the individual. What works for me (and obviously Kalgoorlieboi) may not be right for you. You may need a longer prep, but any shorter may lead to a less enjoyable shaving experience.


Mick

I usually lather until I am done. Then I shave.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I usually lather until I am done. Then I shave.

+1 on what Kelly said

Also, this will partly depend on what kind of soap or creme you are using. Some require a bit more work compared to others. For me, it takes an average of 1-2 minutes to built a lather I am happy with. And then, I am very happy

A quick lather-up, if you're in a hurry, is OK...but it
certainly isn't optimal. I don't always take the time
either, but my best shaves go like this:

1. Wash your face/shower...whatever it takes to get
your face clean and "ready' for a shave
2. Apply lather (prepared lather/facial lather)
3. Rub it into your beard for a minute or two
4. Rinse it off, and re-apply a moist lather
5. Strop your razor...25 linen/50 leather
6. Rinse it off and re-apply lather
7. Strop the razor another 25 laps on the leather and
let the lather work it's magic
8. Shave WTG, entire face
9. Rinse and re-apply lather
10. Strop razor 10 linen/25 leather
11. Shave XTG, rinse
12. Re-apply lather, strop 10/25
13. Shave ATG, with low angle, very light pressure
14. Rinse
15. Dry face, wait a few moments (clean up the shave
area, clean your brush and bowl)
16. Apply AS balm/AS lotion
17. Smile, and say thanks for another good shave.

In other words, "Take your time".

Life is good!

Paul

ps: give the razor 10/25 on the strop and a light coat
of oil before putting it away.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

How long do YOU lather?

I like to use a three min. egg timer if I am not hot out
of the shower.

From a dry face.
I start the timer with a splash of clear water on my face
and whiskers. At least one more splash 30 seconds
later.

Then begin working on a lather.

I find that if I do not let my whiskers soak the full
three min my shave suffers.

I do like to work the lather on my face with a brush to finish it
before applying a blade.

jcsixx,

Wash face.
Apply lather to face; rub in for about 30 - 60 sec, until the lather starts to dry out.
Relather with brush for about a minute.
Strop razor then shave.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

I lather up, get the towel out and placed strategically, gently slide the razor under the lather and over the skin, then do it again.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I usually lather until I am done. Then I shave.

I lather all night long baby