Weird lathering instructions
A mate paid a visit to a store where they sell shaving gear and also teach people how to shave & lather (for a price, of course).
The story I heard was pretty strange on what they discribed as 'corect' lathering.
First of all, the guy said not to twirl your brush on your puck of soap however you want, nono he said, the owner said to go up and down on the puck, as if you were painting a wall. Huh?
Then, on face lathering, do not make circles he said, and don't just mess about with it in all directions, once again, paint your face.
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People have to pay to hear this kind of advice, and I'm REALLY not agreeing with what they teach there. I'm the exact opposite of the above instructions. Anyone care to correct me? In my humble opinion the least pleasant shaving experience is 'painting' your face with lather, it's like being licked by a lama (I imagine...)!
It truly shocks me that they gave him this kind of advice.
When I went to a similar shop, but in Brussels, they also gave me completely messed up information, like stropping every day on Chrox, and sharpening the razor on a friggin belt (machine). I really don't understand this anymore, if your job is to sell razors and classic shaving gear, would it not be a little bit common sense to do some research on HOW to shave CORRECTLY?
Of course, if you all agree with what the owner told my mate, please do tell me so I correct my shaving ritual.
A piece of advice from Pops !!!
OK this I remember asking my dad some 40+ years ago..
This was way before we ruined the poor man's morning by buying him canned crap and disposable razors...
Pops was a "Sailor man " when it came to shaving at least in my kid eyes, he used Old Spice... He always had an "Old Spice" mug brush and soap set every Christmas, along with the obligatory AS :)
Every weekday morning you could hear him get up and start the coffee, then head to the bathroom to shave... You could hear the sink fill and the click clickity click of him working the bush in the mug...
I remember one time asking him why he always went in circles and sorta mashed the brush into his face when he lathered, "Hey Pop why don't you just paint it on like they do a wall" ???
His answer "Son, because you want the lather to be under your beard too, not just on top" Smart man my Pops !!!