Lather from a soap. Creamy or foamy?
Hello there.
So I had my fifth shave with a straight razor today and this time I was trying to get a "perfect" lather. The first try I got a really rich, creamy lather that I thought was ok, I used just the brush in the soap, no bowl. I didn't shave that time but left it on for a while and it dried up almost instantly.
The second try I read the wiki and used a bowl to whip up the lather. This time it wasn't quit as creamy but I put it on and started to shave but after my right side wad done my left side had dried up.
I then redid the procedure but this time with more water left in the bowl. This time I got a really foamy, thin lather that didn't seem to dry up but also almost ran down my face when applying it.
So my question is if I'm getting close and what the lather should feel like? Was I getting close on my second attempt but should have added a little bit more water?
I might add that this was by far my best shave yet and that was with my dullest razor! The result was equal if not better than what I get with my Gilette Fusion. I love straight razor shaving and will never go back to using an electrical or Safety razor again. The only problem is that I think I got the RAD. :D