Thread: Grating Momma Bear

BeeMan,
You can dab the tip of your brush in water later in the shave if the lather feels dry, thus maintaining the rich lather on your brush.

Originally Posted by BeeManFOREVER

Hahaha that meringue!!! I live in America. I know what ya mean now. Thats usually about ehat i make.

While I can't quite understand 'why' some of the members are so reluctant to include their whereabouts in their profile I really wish it was a requirement when joining SRP. My reasoning is that there may be a local member just down the block! This would be especially helpful for those who need help whether it be making lather, stropping, honing or restoration etc.

One on One Learning is SO Valuable! I learned more in the few hours I spent at the meet in Spokane WA (3 hour drive away/one way) than I had in Months of watching videos and reading!

Oh well that's what I get for being a Mastodon Living in a Modern Word


ps: If you want a Great Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe/PM me and I'll send it to you!

Originally Posted by Obie

BeeMan,
You can dab the tip of your brush in water later in the shave if the lather feels dry, thus maintaining the rich lather on your brush.

Aye aye I know. Ive been doin this for a while! I generally catch sone water on the blade of my razor and drip it into the mug, but its all whats handy!
I do have problems with lather drying to a thin film on my face when im shaving

BeeMan,

My lather for the first pass is always thick and luxurious. Subsequent passes require less lather. Still, if my lather dries and is thinner than I want somewhere along the way, I give my brush a few more swirls on the soap and proceed to face lather.

At the beginning of the shave, I load the brush heavily both with soap or cream and then lather playing with the water ratio. I don't skimp. This way, the brush remains loaded for the entire shave. Also, I spend several minutes on the first lather, because I enjoy it — sometimes I think I enjoy lathering more than the shave. Anyway, do what works best for you.

Do you use a mug?

No, I face lather. I do use a scuttle, but mine is not designed for bowl lathering; rather, just to keep the brush and lather warm. My soaps are kept in various bowls and wide-mouthed cups. First, I load the brush heavily, adding little water if necessary, and then face lather. If my lather needs more water, I barely touch the brush tips on water and proceed. In all this, I load the brush tips and avoid squishing the brush onto the soap. I use the same technique for face lathering by using only the brush tips.

Why only the tips

When squishing the brush upon loading, much of the lather is spent in the chamber and wasted. The tips will hold ample soap and help create a more luxurious lather.

Originally Posted by Obie

BeeMan,

Mama Bear is a fine soap and creator Sue Clark an artist. There is nothing wrong with grating the soap, as you do, but I have never seen the need for that — just find a bigger soap bowl.

Incidentally, from what I can tell from the photo, your lather is a wee bit too watery. Lather generally should have the consistency of meringue. Keep working the lather more, and start with less water — you can always add more water, but you can't take it out.

By the way, here is an article I wrote on Sue Clark and Mama Bear:

Lathering Up With Mama Bear

Your Obie Yadgar????!!! WOW!!!! I love your writing style. Kinda reminds me of Tolkien.

Originally Posted by BeeManFOREVER

Your Obie Yadgar????!!! WOW!!!! I love your writing style. Kinda reminds me of Tolkien.

Ah, my friend, bless your heart for the kind words. Thank you.