Thread: One of those shaves...

Bravo for uncommon wisdom. 'Not forcing a bad edge, not flogging marginal lather.

I've no contact w/ the little chubby, or Bigelow (other than Proraso). I do have experience w/ Pre de Provence that could be helpful. PDP is a hard french triple milled soap. The operative is 'hard'. This will mean you work harder to load the brush - whatever kind it is. Let some water soak on the surface to soften it some, grab the knot of your brush no higher than 1/2 way between tips and handle. This shortens the effective length fo the knot and makes it less flexible, more stiff. Use this stiffness to make the tips bite into the softend surface of the soap and spend alot more time loading that brush. It may take some time for a full lather to develop. I love the smell of PDP, but love the lather of Provence Sante alot better. 'Best single product I've used.

Should you want a hand w/ your T.I. edge, PM me. 'Did one last night, along w/ a Duck.

Keep using your good sense about not trying to make something work. It'll save you some blood & bad experience.

The shaves will get better. Alot better. Your good sense guarantees it.