Quote Originally Posted by StraightlineNic View Post
Hi all,

Jus looking for a little feedback on my lather!
I am currently using Castle Forbes Lavender Cream and on occasion Musgo Traditional Cream.

I soak my brush in my bowl with tap hot water while I have a shower. Shake off the excess water then gently coat the tip of the brush in my cream.

The Lather comes together pretty quick and is like whipped cream. However it takes me maybe 30 mins to shave my whole face but as I get near my top lip and chin I notice little puffs of Dry foam floating about and have to re-apply fresh lather.

Is this normal or am I missing a step here?

Thank you all in advance for your reply and time.
I think that is the main problem with canned lather most people shave with. It doesn't have enough water content and it provides essentially nothing between your blade and your face.

When you mention whipped cream in describing your lather I immediately think that it's too dry. What I want is more of a meringue, which is thick yet more watery.

You need to experiment with various quantities of water mixed with a quality soap. Different soaps need different amounts of water in the mix for optimal performance.

Another thing you can do is add a few drops of glycerin to make it more slick. You can get a 3-4 oz bottle at WalMart for about $4.00 and it is located in the foot care section of the store.

Obviously another problem you are having is the 30-minute shave. When I started using a straight razor it took me 30-45 minutes and sometimes I'd stick with it for an hour to practice technique, angles, etc. If this is happening to you, just re-lather while you're shaving.

Lathering properly is something that must be learned more than it can be taught because over time it just takes practice to find out what kind of brush, soap, cream, etc. is your favorite and make it work for you. My favorite combo may be different than yours.