Originally Posted by
Zaph
I am not sure if it is my technique as I am a noob or if it the soap but I can never make a serviceable lather. I mean I get what I think is the correct lather but never stays lathered on my face. I got a puck of almond scented Marvy shaving soap which sits almost perfectly in the bottom of a conical coffee mug. I load my badger brush with piping hot water and then let the excesses drip off an once it stop dripping I start to stir the brush over the soap. I initially get a lot of wet later that is really only good for pre-shave face prep. I continue past the wet lather but it never gets to, and I can only compare the consistency to whipped cream, a good stiff peak consistency. It seems to go from wet strait to dry lather and it is making it hard(er) for this noob to shave. I am not sure if it is my inexperience or the lather but I have gotten away with only one nick free shave. Can anyone give me some insight why I am not getting a good lather as well as how to get a better lather? Also, will a poor lather/lubrication contribute to getting nicked?