Thread: first hardwater exp

I was in Orange County (CA) recently, taking me better half to Disneyland, when I noticed something. When I took a shower I noticed that the shampoo I had, didn't lather all that well. Then, when I tried to shave, I noticed that the blade of my feather in a DE seemed to (for lack of a better term) stick to my face.

All of the water in Hawaii comes from a underground aquifer, so it's relatively soft, so this is the first time I had to shave with harder water.

I now have a new found respect for you all, how do you all manage?


(That was probably a stupid questioin, but I still am curious)

It does suck Brendon ---- at least when it comes to shaving ---- I don't like how soft water leaves you feeling soapy when you take a bath.

As far as lathering soap for shaving ---well if you spend enough time you can get the ratio's right --- usually more soap and more whipping action is needed --but it can be done for sure.



Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

I does suck Brendon ---- at least when it comes to shaving ---- I don't like how soft water leaves you feeling soapy when you take a bath.



Justin

This is true, I did have an easier time getting the soap off in the mainland

I've never really had experience with hard water, except in the UK and I was using cream in a can back then. Does salt do anything for hard water (I seem to recall needing to add salt to our dishwasher)? Probably a bad idea to add salt to your lather, I guess...

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I've never really had experience with hard water, except in the UK and I was using cream in a can back then. Does salt do anything for hard water (I seem to recall needing to add salt to our dishwasher)? Probably a bad idea to add salt to your lather, I guess...

James.

I think it is potassium and calcium that causes hard water (mineralization) --- so adding salt? Maybe -

Justin

I just googled hard water and salt - it reads like brine is used to regenerate water softeners, but I'm not sure.... But directly adding salt, even if it does soften water, is probably a no-no for your straight I guess.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I just googled hard water and salt - it reads like brine is used to regenerate water softeners, but I'm not sure.... But directly adding salt, even if it does soften water, is probably a no-no for your straight I guess.

James.

I imagine if you add salt directly it will cut down on your lather for one thing (at least immediately) - but yeah --salt might accelerate the rusting of your razors, and dry out your face ---- really, hard water is not that bad if you know your soaps well ---- and you can live without the extra fluffy gourmet lather. But this might just be a little too much for you soft water boys and your tender bottoms ---- bunch of girlie boys.


Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

I imagine if you add salt directly it will cut down on your lather for one thing (at least immediately) - but yeah --salt might accelerate the rusting of your razors, and dry out your face ---- really, hard water is not that bad if you know your soaps well ---- and you can live without the extra fluffy gourmet lather. But this might just be a little too much for you soft water boys and your tender bottoms ---- bunch of girlie boys.


Justin

Hey man, fluffy sweet almond scented lather is what I live for! That, and size 11 hot pink patent leather 7-inch stilettos. If that makes me a girlie boy then hand me a Louis Vuitton clutch purse and call me Amanda Huggenkiss!

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Hey man, fluffy sweet almond scented lather is what I live for! That, and size 11 hot pink patent leather 7-inch stilettos. If that makes me a girlie boy then hand me a Louis Vuitton clutch purse and call me Amanda Huggenkiss!

James.

I don't know what to be more afraid of , the 7-inch stiletto or size 11 shoe. Well I like my lather unleavened and calcium incrusted --- save that other business for holiday pies ------ sorry Amanda, hard water makes for hard men and I didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch --- Huggenkiss? --what is that Dutch? ---no,no, probably French ---


Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

I don't know what to be more afraid of , the 7-inch stiletto or size 11 shoe. Well I like my lather unleavened and calcium incrusted --- save that other business for holiday pies ------ sorry Amanda, hard water makes for hard men and I didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch --- Huggenkiss? --what is that Dutch? ---no,no, probably French ---


Justin

Oui oui.

James.