Thread: Why Uberlather?

Originally Posted by DerekW

Do those of you who use uberlather use it on a daily basis?

Yes and no. I currently use Castle Forbes and Domenico Caraceni almost exclusively. I have experimented with glycerin, and found that it does nothing useful at all, especially with the Caraceni. So, outstanding lather, but not with the Überlather method

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, DerekW:

Yes. I put great emphasis on my lather, since it is an important element in the wet shaving with a straight razor ritual.

Regards,
Obie

Dear Obie,

I could have guessed you did so. From getting to know you, you are a man who takes pleasure and pride in the ritual of processes and events.

I admire that greatly.

David

Originally Posted by Alembic

Dear Obie,

I could have guessed you did so. From getting to know you, you are a man who takes pleasure and pride in the ritual of processes and events.

I admire that greatly.

David

My dear David:

Thank you for the kind words. And you are so right, I do take pleasure in the ritual of wet shaving with a straight razor. That colorful ritual complements the act of shaving with the straight razor. Completes it.

I shave every day with profound joy. Sure, I do like a clean face. Yet there is more my shaving than having a clean face. The ritual is what makes me look forward to it with sweet anticipation. That is why I fill my old-style pewter shave mug with hot tap water and rest my brush in it to soak before I even make the coffee.

Regards,
Obie