Thread: Liquid Lanolin

I got the idea (from member Lazarus in another post - thanks Lazarus!) to add some liquid lanolin to my lather. Went and picked some up today and used it in place of glycerin. Great stuff. Lather wasn't much to look at (pretty "soupy") but it still gave for a great, slick shave. I assume once I correct the soupyness issue it'll only get better. I've only started using glycerin fairly recently, but at this point I'd say I much prefer the lanolin.

Only downside is it overpowers the smell of my lather, which isn't all that strong to begin with, but still this wasn't a plus. Then lanolin smell isn't offensive, but it also isn't pleasant.

What about MWF and glycerin? Best of both worlds? I did an überlather with MWF, T&H Grafton and glycerin yesterday and it was awesome.

I've been down the MWF path many times in many ways, and it just never worked for me no matter what. But maybe by adding lanolin to my non-MWF lather, I am getting the best of both worlds?

Originally Posted by zappbrannigan

I've been down the MWF path many times in many ways, and it just never worked for me no matter what. But maybe by adding lanolin to my non-MWF lather, I am getting the best of both worlds?

I like the way you think.

I have had the polar opposite experience with MWF, as every time I try it, it gets better, to the point where I ordered the ceramic dish and an extra puck from England. But if what you're doing works, I find it hard to argue

In fact, I am now intrigued to try this. If soap, cream and glycerin makes an überlather, what would soap, cream, glycerin and liquid lanolin make?

Originally Posted by jdto

In fact, I am now intrigued to try this. If soap, cream and glycerin makes an überlather, what would soap, cream, glycerin and liquid lanolin make?

We'd have to ask Lazarus, because from what I understand that's what he does. I was actually going to try it (using glycerin and lanolin at the same time) but wanted to see what lanolin alone would do. I'll use them both together soon.

Originally Posted by zappbrannigan

We'd have to ask Lazarus, because from what I understand that's what he does. I was actually going to try it (using glycerin and lanolin at the same time) but wanted to see what lanolin alone would do. I'll use them both together soon.

Where would I get my hands on liquid lanolin? Health food store? Pharmacy?

Originally Posted by zappbrannigan

I got the idea (from member Lazarus in another post - thanks Lazarus!) to add some liquid lanolin to my lather. Went and picked some up today and used it in place of glycerin. Great stuff. Lather wasn't much to look at (pretty "soupy") but it still gave for a great, slick shave. I assume once I correct the soupyness issue it'll only get better. I've only started using glycerin fairly recently, but at this point I'd say I much prefer the lanolin.

Only downside is it overpowers the smell of my lather, which isn't all that strong to begin with, but still this wasn't a plus. Then lanolin smell isn't offensive, but it also isn't pleasant.

As others have already mentioned less is more here. A drop or two of lanolin will get you all of the benefit with none of the drawbacks you mention.

I'm going to pick some up. Of course...I could just use MWF full time

I have heard MWF is hard to lather up..... How do you get good lathers out of it?

I have started adding a drop of liquid lanolin to my shave bowl before I add my soap. Just one drop. I like the smell and it does seem to add some skin protection. The lather tends to be foamier, e.g. bigger bubbles, and so I find it takes more whisking with the brush to get a thick lather.

I find MWF one of the easiest soaps to get a good lather with. I'm pretty generous with the water when building the lather up though. Add a few drops, then whisk, add a few more drops, etc.... MWF is probably my favorite soap to date.