If the shaving cream
lather used in traditional multi-blade shaving is «dry,» why, then, is it called wet shaving in the first place?
Once you have mastered whipping up said
lather using a brush and a bit of warm water, you will be ready to enjoy dozens of shaves using just one tin of this superlative shaving soap.
Apply the product to your hands and create
a lather using warm water.
Not exact matches
Pros: Rigid bristles break in nicely with regular
use, great for hard soaps and for making a
lather in a bowl or mug, sheds less than a badger bristle brush, made in Italy, a large and comfortable handle, and it's an unbeatable value
Your brush is
used both to generate a proper
lather and to apply it to your skin, and the bristles of the brush, arranged into what's called a «knot,» also help to soften and stand your whiskers up before your razor does its thing.
Rigid bristles break in nicely with regular
use, great for hard soaps and for making a
lather in a bowl or mug, sheds less than a badger bristle brush, made in Italy, a large and comfortable handle, and it's an unbeatable value
Old - school wet shavers
used to turn up their noses at synthetic brushes, but times have changed: New synthetics like the Fendrihan shaving brush are capable of offering a feel similar to badger in softness while still providing enough backbone to whip up a great
lather.
One of the things people generally notice when they first start
using the best shaving soaps is that, more often than not, you won't get the levels of
lather that you would with a cream or foam.
I
use another shaving bowl as well that really makes it easier to whip up a good
lather quickly.
You'll notice that our soap may take a bit more water than you're
used to, in order to achieve the ideal
lather.
And if you are in a squeeze, don't forget there are those two other methods for building a
lather, although they do not work quite as well as
using a bowl.
It is pretty small for a lot of soaps... I
use Edwin Jagger's smaller 2.3 oz soaps and they fit perfectly, but larger pucks don't seem like they'd fit, or would make it hard to work a good
lather.
Crown King Shaving Shave Scuttle Bowl for
use with a Shaving Brush Wet Shaving - Hot
Lather Shave!
I
used my trusty Semogue boar and whipped up a amazing
lather as I expected as all DR Harris products are top of the line the Ferrari of the shaving soap world.
Whether I am
using a soap or a cream, I typically leave the
lather on my beard for at least 1 minute to soften up the hairs.
Once the
lather is ready,
use the brush to evenly apply it to the face, again
using small circular motions.
One thing to note, shaving soap will almost never
lather up as much as the canned creams you're
used to, and instead you'll probably end up with something a bit looser and more watery.
We've already discussed how a traditional wet shave can make shaving a more enjoyable experience and improve the overall results, and the only way to wet shave is by
using either a classic
lathering cream or a shaving soap, along with a shaving brush.
There is no right way or wrong way how to
use shaving soap, so don't be afraid to experiment with longer / shorter loading and / or
lathering times, more / less water, etc..
I consider my face to have sensitive skin and
use aveeno lotion as a pre-shave oil then
lather up with my feather razor and man its shaving bliss.
Considering the importance of
using sharp razors, properly preparing your face / facial hair and
using the right method / strokes, the type of shaving cream you
use and how you
lather it may seem a bit inconsequential.
In addition, the spout can also be
used to dip the brush during shaving, in case you need to add a bit more water to the
lather.
Doesn't provide as much freedom as an electric razor, as you'll need to take the time to properly
lather up and wet shave, whereas an electric razor can be
used on the go.
The mug or scuttle can also be
used to build up the
lather, but some men prefer to
use a separate bowl for this purpose, as building
lather directly on the puck often ends up
using more soap than necessary.
Of course, you can always just
use a coffee cup or bowl from your kitchen for this purpose, although possibly not with as good of results, as the best shaving bowls and mugs are typically designed to hold in heat, allowing you to warm up your
lather before shaving.
In addition, even if you're
using a soap that does come with a container, you may find that it doesn't
lather so well on the face, in which case you should probably invest in a bowl.
Several manufacturers and many shaving retailers advise their customers to always
use the brush in a back and forth paint - brush motion and not in circular motions when
lathering.
You can
use a safety razor, straight razor, or cartridge razor;
lather on soap or shaving cream.
The biggest mistake that many men make is
using excessive pressure when creating
lather.
Many people inadvertently damage their brushes during and after their shaves, but with the right care and storage — and common sense — it is easy to
use a shaving brush to create
lather.
After adding the warm water, take your shaving brush and work the cream into a nice
lather by stirring it briskly for at between 30 - 60 seconds, before then
using the brush to gently and evenly apply the cream all over your wet face.
Super Badger is chosen by many for its soft yet luxurious feel; badger hair is chosen because the ability of the individual hairs to absorb hot water during the shave will ensure a very effective
lathering performance for your daily shave when you
use Edwin Jagger natural, paraben free shaving cream or shaving soap.
Used with Edwin Jagger shaving cream or soap Super badger hair generates rich
lather for supreme shaving result
If you've never
used a traditional wet shave cream, there are also a few tips on how to
lather shaving cream that can also help you get better results, such as adding a few drops of warm water to help achieve a richer
lather.
However, there is still quite a bit of variety when it comes to these products, as some are still designed to be
used with a shaving brush while others will still
lather well without one.
Plus, although they may look a bit pricey at first glance, most of the products on our list of the best shaving cream for men will last much longer than those canned creams, as it only takes a small amount to build a good
lather (especially if you
use a shaving brush, which we highly recommend).
In truth, even with those products designed to be
used with a shaving brush, it's actually not necessary, but it will result in a better
lather with less cream.
I'm now adapting to his shaving style and
using a shaving soap that not only smells fresh, but
lathers up great and seems to help me achieve that really close shave with no irritation.
Lather up the soap
using circular motions directly in the container.
I have
used Williams for a few years now, as it is the only shaving soap stocked at my local supermarket, and I have found the
lather it produces to be very poor.
If you
use a good product, it is nearly impossible to make out a difference between the
lather of soap and a cream.
Some men who own multiple brushes often choose to rotate between one shape and the other depending on their mood, what type of product they are
using, and whether they are
lathering in a mug, bowl, or directly on their face.
I Currently
use a shave cream from tube, but am intrigued by the likely hood of just building up a
lather in the self provided cream / soap in a bowl.
Several manufacturers and many shaving retailers advise their clients to always
use the brush in a back and forth paint - brush motion and not in circular motions when
lathering.
This shape is outstanding for face
lathering, since it can be
used in circular scrubbing motions providing greater exfoliation and massaging sensations.
Once the shaving
lather is fully volumized at the top of the shaving brush, the brush itself is then
used to «spread» the
lather uniformly across the face and neck.
If you choose to
use your brush in this manner, be careful to avoid excessive pressure when
lathering.
I admit Beck can get worked up into a crazed
lather, I
used to listen to him.
While it is recommended to
use no more than 10 % because too much castor oil can make your bar feel sticky, we are going to
use slightly more in this recipe because the
lathering properties really help when working the soap through your hair.
I've read that
using coconut oil in soap increases
lather, but too much coconut oil in the soap can cause drying of the skin.