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    Default How long do you lather?

    How long do YOU lather?

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by KalgoorlieBoi View Post
    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.


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    I usually lather until I am done. Then I shave.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    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

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    Default Mick is right

    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.
    "If you come up to it, and you just can't do it, then that's jolly well where you are."
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    Quote Originally Posted by jcsixx View Post
    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    I usually lather until I am done. Then I shave.
    I lather all night long baby
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