Thread: Why do you like to face lather instead of using a bowl?

I like the feedback face lathering gives me

Originally Posted by Jack0458

How do you guys feel about using hot or cold water? I shaved using cold water and it was ok....

(shrug) Cold seems easier and seemed to work fine.

You seem to have come over to the cold side...and we are in fact the "Cool Kids".

For me the change to cool/cold helped with shave quality and irritation...

The only rule is do what works best for you...

I do finish with a hot towel rinse to clear the lather, esp. out of my Mo..
Followed by and Ice Water washcloth...

Cold water shaving worked so well that have even dialed down the temp on the showers...

Smooth shaving and enjoy the ride...

From simple face lathering to complicated uber-lathers and everything in between, I love it all except cold water lathers, that just isn't for me, nope no way no how, tried it once and only once BRrrrrrrrrrr you masochists can keep it..

Well, you know the masochist motto.

Sticks and stones my break my bones but whips and cold water shaves excite me.

Bob

Agree about the $1200. razor, but I'm not giving up my Ferrari to fetch my loaf of boutique bread.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Agreed,just like you do not need a $1200.00 custom razor to get a great shave or a ferrari to go to the store to get a loaf of bread

I use all of the methods mentioned and added a new one yesterday when I used a puck of Calani for the first time and held it in my palm to face lather....not an elegant way to go but worked just fine.

Originally Posted by BobH

Some people do use them and enjoy them for what they bring to the table. You really don't need fancy brush handles of ivory and exotic woods stuffed with high end badger knots either to get a good lather.

Bob

yes Bob you don't need all that ,, but it sure looks good !

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

yes Bob you don't need all that ,, but it sure looks good !

Yes, I do know.





One is a Simpsons Chubby2, one has a custom handle and the last a pug ugly experiment on loft setting. All have synthetic knots and work about equally well. No doubt which is easier on the eyes but pug ugly will get er done just as well.

Bob

Originally Posted by WW243

I use all of the methods mentioned and added a new one yesterday when I used a puck of Calani for the first time and held it in my palm to face lather....not an elegant way to go but worked just fine.

You know funny you mention that, because I was experimenting with just rubbing a dab of Shave Cream on the hands into the beard and then using the brush after. worked pretty good actually

Yep, you never know when we might be in the trenches again applying the less is more principal and leaving all but a few of the trinkets behind.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

You know funny you mention that, because I was experimenting with just rubbing a dab of Shave Cream on the hands into the beard and then using the brush after. worked pretty good actually