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    In another thread, we were discussing the use of a coconut shell for a lathering
    bowl, and it was suggested that I try lathering inside a freshly opened coconut
    before the meat was removed. The speculation was that the coconut oil might
    enhance the lather.

    So today I tried it, and it worked like a charm!

    Using another suggestion, I "put da lime in da coconut"...SRD Lime Shaving Soap.
    Only a 5 second swirl of the brush on the soap puck, and then straight to
    lathering on the coconut meat.

    Now, I don't know how to quantify this, but my subjective impressions are:
    1) that a small amount of soap produced abundant lather...more than enough for
    a 2-pass shave...and this was with cold water
    2) the lather was very smooth and rich
    3) the shave was delightful
    4) and my skin felt very soft and moisturized, without using any sort of AS balm
    or splash.

    I like SRD Lime soap, I use it 2 or 3 times a week, and I don't mean to disparage
    its quality in any way. Nevertheless, I do think that the raw coconut did
    enhance the lather.

    I think I'll try this again, but it takes a fair amount of work to husk and open a
    fresh coconut, so I won't be doing it every day.

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    That is why this place is so fun. Many other fora that I am a member of would argue about this for a month before trying it, you just ran with it, very awesome. Wouldn't you be able to wrap the bowl in plastic and refrigerate it for further use until the oils were basically used up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by deighaingeal View Post
    Wouldn't you be able to wrap the bowl in plastic and refrigerate it for further use until the oils were basically used up?
    Yep. I already did that. We'll see how it goes. No point in wasting a perfectly good coconut!

    Thanks for your comments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulKidd View Post
    I think I'll try this again, but it takes a fair amount of work to husk and open a
    fresh coconut, so I won't be doing it every day.
    Call me lazy but I'd just buy some coconut oil now you know it works
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    I would have thought that adding coconut oil to shaving lather would be detrimental to the lather. I kinda hope it turns out to be benificial to the lather. My wife and I were conned by a friend into buying some coconut oil for it's health benefits. The only benefit it has is to make you fat. It would be great if it turned out to be usefull for shaving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Call me lazy but I'd just buy some coconut oil now you know it works
    There's some locally produced coconut oil, scented with frangipani. A small bottle is on the
    shopping list for the next trip into town. The locals call it "Tongan oil" and much prefer it
    to the commercially produced "Fiji oil".

    Both men and women here use it for skin treatment and hairdressing. Very fragrant.

    And you're right....opening a bottle is much easier than opening a coconut!

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    I gotta agree with my NW neighbor Gerrit, this is exactly what makes this place so fun...

    Paul I am slightly jealous of you with this post, my friend
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    Unless you have a coconut tree in your backyard that could be an expensive routine in the long run. However, it seems cool.
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    looks delicious! I was using coconut oil as a preshave and it works great and is great for the skin. I have sadly run out. Ill be getting more soon.

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    Hello, Paul:

    I must commend you for your creative prowess. That your method also produces superb lather makes what you've done even more impressive.

    Regards,

    Obie

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