Thread: lather question

You know that just proves everyone has a different way that works for them. Personally when using either a boar or badger brush I just slosh it the cold sink water and shake the excess out. Then go to the puck and load the soap. I don't bother with putting water on top of the puck either. The good thing is that sooner or later you will find one of the many methods that works for you. More than one way to skin a cat.

Bob

so my lather the first tim today didn't make enough for the second pass and was thin again.

For the second through fourth passes (trying new techniques I don't usually do 4) I used two less drops water and more soap and got a beautiful lather that was thick but still lubricated great.

thanks for all the advice

Everyone's technique is a little different. I believe that practice makes perfect. I learned by working up lather a couple of times each evening using different soaps, creams and methods. That way you can concentrate on JUST making lather without thinking about all the other things when you are actually shaving.
This lathering practice is fun to do and you will be making great lather before you know it

John

Originally Posted by Disburden

Fill your sink with warm water. Put the brush it in and let it sit there for 10-20 minutes. Bristle brushes need more soaking time not just a rinsing.

Pour water on the puck of VDH while the brush soaks.

When done soaking shake the brush and dump the water off the soap.

A variation on the above: cover the surface of the puck with warm water, and then swirl a finger over
the soap, dissolving some of the soap and creating a soap solution. But then DON'T dump the soapy water off.

Just lightly moisten your brush and use the soap solution for most of the needed water. Whisk up a
bit of lather on top of the puck, then either face lather or make lather in a bowl.

That works for hard soaps, but not so much with soft stuff.

Adding 3-4 drops of glycerin to your soap-based lather could be something to try. It works nicely for me.