Thread: How sharp is sharp enough? What let's you know when a refresh or honing is needed?

Originally Posted by Jack0458

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I didn't know letting the lather set up is something to do. What is the benifit of letting lather set up? I have been doing anything else I need to first so when I get the lather going good I can apply it to my face immediately.

This vid although more about "What a Shave test is" has some good tips about prep too..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zQP7CToWQ

The lather actually "sets up" after it is applied to the face, given a minute or two (About the same time as stropping 25/50 Linen/Leather) it will stiffen the whiskers and lift them away from the face, making mowing them down much easier. It is rarely discussed on the forum but try it and see..