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  1. 07-13-2007, 02:24 PM #1
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    I have been using a puck of SCS Bayberry I picked up from someone on another board. It seems to dry out quickly -- much too quickly for my novice straight shaves. The Muehle-Pinsel soap that I also use lasts longer, but it also needs "refreshing" before I finish. Any suggestions for soaps that keep their moisturizing/lubricating properties longer? (I notice even Lynn in his video has to relather before he finishes.)
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  2. 07-13-2007, 03:02 PM #2
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    Taylors works pretty well for me.
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    Would you consider using creams instead?
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    This happens to me as well. I usually refresh the lather on my face as I go or I dip the brush into some water and apply it to the drying lather to pick it up again. Or you can always start with more water in your mix and apply it a bit looser.

    Experiment. It's fun!
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  5. 07-14-2007, 01:32 PM #5
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    Are you taking a long time to shave? I only pick the brush up to relather for the against the grain passes.
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  6. 07-16-2007, 02:17 PM #6
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    I refresh the lather a couple of times during the initial pass. I wouldn't worry about it.

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