Thread: Soap goes dry before I finish

I use an antique scuttle with the hot water level just to the drain holes. I re-lather after doing each side and on each pass. I like the nice warm lather and it keeps the lather nice and moist. I have also picked up on adding a drop or two of pre-shave oil in the bowl to work up the lather. That really makes it creamy.

I just refresh the lather and the brush regularly, and always lather after each pass. Work really well for me, haven't had any problems to speak of.

I find if I apply a thick layer of lather (thicker than is really necessary for shaving), it stays moist and I don't need to re-apply.

i lather up between passes.

here are some other tips (at the risk of repeating myself)

the amount of water in the mix... try a little more
the temperature of the water... the hotter the water the quicker it will evaperate and dry the lather... try cooler water
the humidity in you bathroom... if you have just showered there should be plenty... if you are in an arid area and only using hot towels... more water in the mix
time... i often lather then strop then wipe my face and relather before shaving

I have to ask you guys- What are you doing that causes the soap to dry out? Here is my routine

I start filling the sink with hot water put brush in.
I then strop my razor.
Take a shower.
Get out dry off except face.
take brush out of water and create lather
work lather on face
shave with the grain
relather
shave against the grain
finish.
Thats it - It never dries out.

Originally Posted by RichZ

I have to ask you guys- What are you doing that causes the soap to dry out? Here is my routine

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It never dries out.

ah, you missed the chasing the little woman around after lathering up... if you live in a big house it can take awhile to catch her then the lather might dry out a bit.

just another reason to shave commando...

Originally Posted by syslight

ah, you missed the chasing the little woman around after lathering up... if you live in a big house it can take awhile to catch her then the lather might dry out a bit.

just another reason to shave commando...

Unfortunately a small aprtment. Though she is easier to catch

After I have whipped up the lather in the bowl and on my face, I squeeze the brush from the very base of the bristles with my thumb and index finger and slide up to the tips of the bristles. Out comes this amazing lather that was hiding deep at the bottom of the brush. I "paint" this creamy stuff on for a coat that is so thick, it doesn't dry out--at least not for a long time.