Lather, lather, everywhere

[Bruce]

Is there any rule of thumb about the quantity of lather one needs to put up one's nostrils?

Is it best to start with packing the one on the side of the dominant hand?

Must one pack both?

just curious, Bruce

[bjrn]

Is there any rule of thumb about the quantity of lather one needs to put up one's nostrils?

About one thumb's worth per nostril, but it depends on the soap or cream you're using. Just keep adding more until it feels good.

[Loochie]

I save a lot of prep time by loading both nostrils at once. It's a more advanced technique but it was definitely worth learning

[ForestryProf]

Much easier to load from one side only. Keep adding until the lather fills the sinuses and begins to emerge from the other nostril. This method keeps the lather density uniform; filling from both sides has the potential of compressing the lather and if too dense, the lubricity may suffer.

Just another data point,
Ed

[Jimbo]

I don't have the nostril issue, having a moustache and goatee. However, I'm quite adept at loading the ears.

James.

[Nicolas]

I don't have the nostril issue, having a moustache and goatee. However, I'm quite adept at loading the ears.

James.

Here we go again . . .