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11-09-2006, 03:43 PM #1
with regards to lather + a straight shave
does it need to be put on very thick and more wathery. (look canfoam deluxe) or rather more soaplike (so less water) but thinner? I go for version 1 but maybe this is wrong?
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11-09-2006, 04:03 PM #2
Harold,
There are several different ways of using soaps and creams. One is to make a lather in a bowl or mug, which you then apply to your face. The other is to get the tips of your brush soapy and then scrub the brush on your face in circles to build a lather.
I find the mug option to work better. I keep my soap in a small glass container, rub the wet brush on it until the tips are soapy, then whip the lather in a latte mug. In a minute or two I have a thick lather that looks a lot like what you might get out of a can.
Lather making is its own seperate skill, but I find a fluffier lather is usually better than one that's more like soap. This is because the fluffy lather holds more water and holds it longer and thus doesn't dry out as quickly. Right now it takes me 5-10 minutes to complete my first pass, so I don't want my lather drying out in the meantime.
If you're really curious about lather, visit the Badger & Blade forum. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about lather.
Good luck,
Josh
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11-09-2006, 05:08 PM #3Originally Posted by harold
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11-09-2006, 07:05 PM #4
I usually make my lather a littler wetter, and don't quite get the meringue or "stiff peaks" in my lather. I find it provides better glide for me without having to use that ever so slight increase in pressure to cut. Of course, I don't make it so wet that it runs down my face either.
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11-10-2006, 05:08 PM #5
I prefer thicker, but have found that building a lather is a lot like honing a razor. The best edge is just shy of being overhoned. The best lather (for me anyway) is just shy of drying out before completing the shave. Too little water and you will never be able to build a lather to start with. Too much water and it will be runny while providing little lubrication. If the lather is too thick (and dry) before you complete your shave the lather will dry out and it will look like its snowing in your bathroom. At the same time, a dried out lather provides less lubrication than water only!
The proper water to cream ratio? It depends on the cream (and your brush). Some require much more than others to build a lather. Just like razor honing, each seems to require a slightly different touch on the hones to create the perfect edge. Moral of the story...practice, practice, practice. When you finds what works for you, stick with it.
Just another data point,
Ed
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11-10-2006, 05:55 PM #6
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Thanked: 369Keep in mind the purpose of the water to soften the beard and to lubricate. The more water held against the skin, the better the razor glides over the skin decreasing the risk of cuts and improving shaving comfort.
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11-11-2006, 12:26 PM #7
Guys how long is it taking you to shave? I have never had lather dry out on my face. Just curious because a shave takes me about 10-15 minutes for 2 passes with and against.