Thread: Another newbie question...

I ordered a tube of Proraso Sandalwood and Shea Butter shaving cream along with my new straight razor. Do I put some in the scuttle, and then use it as I would the hard soap I have used up until now? Thanks for all the help for this newbie folks! Two shaves under my belt so far...

You have a few options when using shaving cream. You can put a bit on the brush tips and lather up, spread a bit around your face and lather up or put a bit in a scuttle/bowl to build lather in it before spreading on your face.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

You have a few options when using shaving cream. You can put a bit on the brush tips and lather up, spread a bit around your face and lather up or put a bit in a scuttle/bowl to build lather in it before spreading on your face.

Bob

I think that just about covers all the bases, assuming a scuttle is involved , there is always palm lathering, but its a bit messy.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I think that just about covers all the bases, assuming a scuttle is involved , there is always palm lathering, but its a bit messy.

Never understood palm lathering unless you needed to shave your palm. Fortunately I have a SWMBO so need of that.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Never understood palm lathering unless you needed to shave your palm. Fortunately I have a SWMBO so need of that.

Bob

For fear of this being misinterpreted after your last post bob, it keeps all the mess in your hand, i did it while i was on holiday recently, as i didnt have a bowl, i find when i face lather it creates quite a fall out zone while i get the lather to consistency, so a rough and dirty palm lather did the trick.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

For fear of this being misinterpreted after your last post bob, it keeps all the mess in your hand, i did it while i was on holiday recently, as i didnt have a bowl, i find when i face lather it creates quite a fall out zone while i get the lather to consistency, so a rough and dirty palm lather did the trick.

Never had a problem with a fall out zone while face lathering and don't really use bowls/scuttles either. I guess it does have it's uses though to counter those two problems.

Bob

With a scuttle and cream, I read on here somewhere that the thing to do was put an almond sized squirt in the scuttle (or bowl) and then whip up the lather with a wet brush, adding more water as you need to in order to build a good lather. With most creams, a little product goes a long way and takes more water than you might imagine.

That's the method I use, and it works great for me.

Thanks guys!