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I really enjoy using my Simpson Chubby #1 (23.5 x 46.5) and Simpson Classic #1 (22 x 46) but when I set them down on their handles between passes the lather falls on to the handle and they get slippery. So I started to hang them upside down between passes. How many of you guys do that? I'm thinking about getting a Simpson Tulip, it has a "lip" so that should stop the lather from falling on to the handle. What do you guys think?
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A proper thick lather will not run down the handle JME
Well most of it does stay on the brush but some lather always ends up on the handle :( maybe I'm just really sloppy?Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I leave my brush in the bowl/mug/scuttle when I lather so I have never really had this issue. I will say that unless I make a really wet lather it will stay in place on whatever I smear it on. If you are looking for a "sound" reason to buy a new brush I think you have it!
I agree. I can't recall having that problem before (lather running down the handle).Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
As for resting between passes, since I prefer bowl lathering I simply place my brush into the lather bowl. But for face latherers (which I assume you're among) putting the brush in the stand will do just fine.
I almost always face lather. Maybe I'll make my lather a little dryer from now on and see what happens but I'm still looking at the Tulip ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
I bowl or face lather -- depending on the shave soap or cream I use -- and always set the brush on its handle during passes, but I've never had the lather fall down to the handle. It sounds like you're using too much water and getting a wet lather. Or you're getting too much foamy lather on the brush tip, and some of the top-heavy foam falls off.
I notice that when I bowl lather too quickly and end up with excessive lather spilling out of the bowl, some of the lather gets on the brush handle. The handle gets slippery after that. Is that happening to you?
I guess I'm sort of sloppy while I face lather but it doesn't happen when I use a brush with a loft of 50 mmQuote:
Originally Posted by henryconchile
I always have a mug regardless of if I'm lathering in the mug or on my mug. The brush rests in the mug when it's not on my mug.
If I didn't have a mug, I'd just lay the brush on the counter top on its side (picking up an inverted brush full of lather and inverting it to set it back down sounds like a pain)
Just my thoughts...
My solution was to get a bowl with a brush rest. :D Hart has them, they are also made of resin, which is nice for the not so graceful moments.
Being sloppy at getting messy....Quote:
Originally Posted by rcavazos1922
It's funny in a hypocritical kinda way!
Gentlemen:
I keep my brush in the Moss scuttle to keep it and the lather warm. A cold brush with cold suds isn't my ideal combination for a delicious shave. If by chance, when lathering, the brush handle becomes soapy, I rinse the handle under the faucet with a low stream of water and that does it.
Whether I'm using the scuttle or not I keep the brush bristles down in the scuttle or a soap dish. However sometimes, especially with the Chubby soap will get on the handle and in that case like Obie I just rinse off the handle.
Im finding this happens to me when i uber lather but i thik its usually from brush overloading? I just shake some back off into my mug and am good to go!!
Use less water. It is called shaving cream, not foam. Too much water produces uberfoam, rather than uberlather, which is always too thick to run even after several minutes when using a quality cream.
I work on face lather frequently and the lather is tight enough so i don't need the up-side down position
In the end of the 3rd pass i squeeze the knot and everything is in there gets into my fingers
then i apply it in my face and the brush is ready for cleaning after i finish with the DE's duty.
I use a scuttle and leave the brush in the lather - and sure every now and then I'll get a run of lather here and ther. Hey, if it works for you its a great idea.
I am still wondering how it is just on the tips of the brush in the picture.
I guess I am a slob at wet shaving, if lather has not inundated the brush... well I don't feel like I did my part :D
I've started to use a little less water and it seems to help. Thanks for the advice. BTW I bought the Tulip, I couldn't help myself. :D
I face lather and set the brush, handle side down, on the counter. My lather is way too thick to run down the brush.
One simple answer...too much water.
