Really appreciate the step by step and detailed instructions, I had gotten a few of those steps from trial and error, but now I have consistency in my lather building.
Thanks again
Doug Sharp
Thanks again
Doug Sharp
Well done - Olivia.I keep practicing Vander hagen puck. I can't wait to try out new stuff
It's so funWell done - Olivia.
What is important is , that you are enjoying yourself.It's so fun
Thank you so much for this. My lathers have been so so (especially this morning) and I wasn't really sure why. Actually that's not 100% true, I think my problem has been leaving too much water in the brush and using a bowl that's way too small. Based on your recommendations, I think I also haven't been loading enough soap onto the brush.The following is a guide and suggestions for the foundation for a great lather.
This tutorial was developed by a group of B&B members in collaboration. A team of struggling new wetshavers worked with more experienced members to learn how to make great lathers with a variety of soaps. They documented their progress, triumphs and setbacks and developed the method shown below. This method of lather making is not the only way to get to a great shave it is however in our collective experience the simplest and easiest to communicate through our chosen medium. We hope with this we can get our new lathermeisters on the fast track to great shaves. Enjoy!
OK lets get started~
If you are using a soft brush it may take up to a full minute to fully load your brush, or as little as 15 seconds with a premium soap brush.
1. Fill sink with hot water and submerge bowl in water.
2. Place brush into bowl and let soak while you are showering- at least a couple of minutes.
3. Place a thin layer of water on your soap and let soak for at least a couple of minutes. (A teaspoon's worth)
4. Remove brush from bowl and squeeze bristles vigorously. Give it a couple of good shakes as well.
5. Dump the thin layer of water off of soap. (Your lather bowl is a good place for this)
6. Begin swirling your brush in a circular motion with light to medium pressure. Add some plunger motions, use the whole brush including the sides of the brush. Continue swirling until a paste-like consistency begins to form on the top of the soap and on the brush.
Bubbles mean too much water. A large volume of lather means too much water.
Continue to swirl until a noticeable audible and tactile difference is made when the brush moves over the soap. When the paste is forming the brush is noisier and seems to drag over the soap instead of smoothly going over the top. The brush will start to drag and feel heavy.
7. Take a look at your brush, do the bristles clump together? If yes, you're done. If no, continue to swirl and load.
8. Now you can build lather on your face or move to a bowl!
9. Add water as needed- a few drips at a time.
Have FUN!
Thanks to Kyle, ALBaron, Daniel,and Thomas !
It looks like you've whipped up some egg whites to stiff peaks, nice job!The following is a guide and suggestions for the foundation for a great lather.
This tutorial was developed by a group of B&B members in collaboration. A team of struggling new wetshavers worked with more experienced members to learn how to make great lathers with a variety of soaps. They documented their progress, triumphs and setbacks and developed the method shown below. This method of lather making is not the only way to get to a great shave it is however in our collective experience the simplest and easiest to communicate through our chosen medium. We hope with this we can get our new lathermeisters on the fast track to great shaves. Enjoy!
OK lets get started~
If you are using a soft brush it may take up to a full minute to fully load your brush, or as little as 15 seconds with a premium soap brush.
1. Fill sink with hot water and submerge bowl in water.
2. Place brush into bowl and let soak while you are showering- at least a couple of minutes.
3. Place a thin layer of water on your soap and let soak for at least a couple of minutes. (A teaspoon's worth)
4. Remove brush from bowl and squeeze bristles vigorously. Give it a couple of good shakes as well.
5. Dump the thin layer of water off of soap. (Your lather bowl is a good place for this)
6. Begin swirling your brush in a circular motion with light to medium pressure. Add some plunger motions, use the whole brush including the sides of the brush. Continue swirling until a paste-like consistency begins to form on the top of the soap and on the brush.
Bubbles mean too much water. A large volume of lather means too much water.
Continue to swirl until a noticeable audible and tactile difference is made when the brush moves over the soap. When the paste is forming the brush is noisier and seems to drag over the soap instead of smoothly going over the top. The brush will start to drag and feel heavy.
7. Take a look at your brush, do the bristles clump together? If yes, you're done. If no, continue to swirl and load.
8. Now you can build lather on your face or move to a bowl!
9. Add water as needed- a few drips at a time.
Have FUN!
Thanks to Kyle, ALBaron, Daniel,and Thomas !
That is a excellent way of making lather, I do not load from the puck I just scoop some soap and press or smear in the bowl but other than that his tutorial is mostly the same way I make lather with any brush type out there and seems to work well for myself and many other folks. Great thread that is over 15 old and still will help many newbies struggling with lather generating lather to their liking or seasoned shavers who are just trying to bowl lather other than face lathering.The following is a guide and suggestions for the foundation for a great lather.
This tutorial was developed by a group of B&B members in collaboration. A team of struggling new wetshavers worked with more experienced members to learn how to make great lathers with a variety of soaps. They documented their progress, triumphs and setbacks and developed the method shown below. This method of lather making is not the only way to get to a great shave it is however in our collective experience the simplest and easiest to communicate through our chosen medium. We hope with this we can get our new lathermeisters on the fast track to great shaves. Enjoy!
OK lets get started~
If you are using a soft brush it may take up to a full minute to fully load your brush, or as little as 15 seconds with a premium soap brush.
1. Fill sink with hot water and submerge bowl in water.
2. Place brush into bowl and let soak while you are showering- at least a couple of minutes.
3. Place a thin layer of water on your soap and let soak for at least a couple of minutes. (A teaspoon's worth)
4. Remove brush from bowl and squeeze bristles vigorously. Give it a couple of good shakes as well.
5. Dump the thin layer of water off of soap. (Your lather bowl is a good place for this)
6. Begin swirling your brush in a circular motion with light to medium pressure. Add some plunger motions, use the whole brush including the sides of the brush. Continue swirling until a paste-like consistency begins to form on the top of the soap and on the brush.
Bubbles mean too much water. A large volume of lather means too much water.
Continue to swirl until a noticeable audible and tactile difference is made when the brush moves over the soap. When the paste is forming the brush is noisier and seems to drag over the soap instead of smoothly going over the top. The brush will start to drag and feel heavy.
7. Take a look at your brush, do the bristles clump together? If yes, you're done. If no, continue to swirl and load.
8. Now you can build lather on your face or move to a bowl!
9. Add water as needed- a few drips at a time.
Have FUN!
Thanks to Kyle, ALBaron, Daniel,and Thomas !