see my blog at sharpologist.com What does a good lather look like for a traditional wetshave? When is there not enough or too much water? This video shows you.
Thanks for posting these videos, they are very helpful and educational. I bought all the material necessary for wet shaving and am now just waiting for my razor and blades to arrive in the mail, and these videos are very useful. Just one complaint: it is kind of painful to watch the water continue running when you're not using it. I hope I don't sound accusing, but I, and I'm sure many other people, would appreciate seeing water turned off when it's not being used. Again, great videos.
At 55 y.o. I've been there and done that, set it aside, and now I'm doing it again. And with advice from videos like this, and the ease of finding the correct tools, I'll do it much better this time. Do you know of guys who shave their heads with a DE razor? I shave my head almost daily, and I really like it that way. I've been doing it all with a Trac II for quite awhile and that's been acceptable, but not great. Once I get the lather thing down, I'll just keep going. Thanks for the video!
I read that solid soap cakes are better than creams because they produce a "dryer" lather that is denser, which therefore holds the beard up better than the smoother lather produced by a cream. Aside from which lathers quicker, which lathers thicker (denser) -- in your experience?
I get quick, quality lather by using Arko shave stick. I leave the Arko stick cut in small pieces in a bowl for a couple days to mellow out the intense industrial citrus scent before mashing it down in the bowl. One Arko stick lasts me about three months of daily shaves. A dozen sticks cost me 13 bucks on Amazon.
I rub the bristle tips of not-very-wet shaving brush on my shave soap, and then build the lather on my wet face. You can add a little bit more water, if needed, to the bristle tips.
Yeeeees, I understand that. But at 2:00 he says "this is the sweet spot". By then he has used way way more water than it takes me to get to my sweet spot. All I'm saying is i guess it depends on what brand of creme you're using :)
People who enjoy what they do in life make time for the things they enjoy, then cut back on things they enjoy less. Balance is the key, kinda like building lather i guess.
Wow, this is great! You've completely inspired me 100% to switch from my "traditional" electric razor to a metal razor with lather and real facial creams. I've loved watching all of your videos, great stuff! I'm also wondering what the name of the song is in this video? Very relaxing. Thanks for making these, thumbs up.
Most of us have already used the canned foam or gels that smell like deodorant and come out cold on your face. Warm lather from a brush in a variety of scents is quite a bit more comfortable, and just plain more fun.
I actualy meant to say shaving cream not gel. Any way, could it be because of the shaving cream (men-u, it came free with a cheap brush) or does lathering just come with practice? Up until now I've just been using a 2 blade razor with gel so I'm not that knowledgeable in one blade razors or lathering yet.
hello mantic, i was just wondering does it really matter about which lathering bowl you use? can it just be anything thats not that big and you can put the shaving soap in it and just lather it with the brush. Can it be like a stainless steal also not weed. Thank you very much.
What would be cool, is finding outhow many gms of cream and how many mls of water, it takes for the perfect lather haha. Not that whats "perfect" isnt subjective that is!
Proraso is available in both US and Canada (Proraso at Target in the US, spa section, and in most canadian drugstore) Palmolive in the US drugstores (red tube, not the green) Florena in canadian drugstores
I cant believe how much water he uses here. I use the taylor of old bond shaving cream and it doesnt take much water at all. I get a super nice lather in like 30 seconds.
It appears that you have to much time since you just wrote a meaningless paragraph that will have no effect on anyone's views or thoughts on this video.
Thankyou! I now realise why my later was well..utter crap. I didn't realise you had to put in quite so much water. Looking forward to my next shave now...
Hi Mantic, I took the plunge and bought a silvertip brush and Edwin Jagger shaving soap in a small travel style container. Problem is I can't work up a lather that seems to really provide lubrication. I swirl the damp brush about 5 seconds in the soap then continue in a mug with a small amount of water in it. Ideas? Also, the brush seems to irritate my face a bit. Will this go away with use? Used Gillette gel in can before and I'm a little frustrated as the (gasp) gel feels better. Thx!
If not for these videos I'd have no idea how to get a decent shave. For the first time I actually don't hate shaving and for the first time, my skin hasn't felt like it's gone three rounds with a belt sander afterwards.
I like the Proraso. Have you tried the new red tube? The new Sandalwood-well I can't say enough good about it. It has a real earthy scent and lathers very nice. The bowl Proraso is also good, leaving a cooling sensation and at $10.00US you can't go wrong; it will last too. I found, both can be added to a wet brush and then the face when you’re in a hurry. I found this video very informing because you do have a shaving cream breaking point when you’re mixing up lather. Another Good Video!
Starting traditional wet shaving lately & wanted to know your thoughts on actual soaps. Is it better to use a "puck"? I recently bought some Proraso in a tube & find that I get a better lather with that then the Proraso in a container. Haven't tried a puck yet, but recently saw a place in Victoria BC that makes their own. Might try them as they are reasonably priced. Your thoughts?
Ah, cool thanks! I found a Crabtree and Eveylyn near my house so I was thinking of seeing if I can find some stuff there. Oh, and these videos are great I even subscribed because they are pretty cool and helpful.
Hi Mantic59 I started shaving with a straight razor for 2 weeks now, and when i made lather it always ended up being foamy and watery and i didnt understand why, but this video reaaly helped me A LOT. I was putting to much water, and to less cream :S Thanks a lot for ALL of your videos, i learned a lot with them!!
