I just got my first ever tub of proraso (red) and Im just wondering if it is any different to bowl lather than hard soaps, i.e. Tabac or Col Conk?
tips on lathering proraso?
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Wave wet brush over tub. Boom! Lather.
Just kidding...should be a short learning curve. It lathers like a charm.
Just kidding...should be a short learning curve. It lathers like a charm.
I use the method explained in this thread to lather my Proraso: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/199887-My-lathering-technique-with-Italian-soft-soaps
I like using a little more water with Proraso than with Tabac or Arko, for example. But, beside that, nothing special about lathering it.
This works well. For me personally I have found that it is more thirsty then other soaps. Or maybe that is just me not being experienced with soaps. I have found when trying out new soaps play around with it in a bowl or mug. What ever you prefer or have around cheap. Just figure out where the breaking point is. Then you will have a general idea of water to soap ratio.
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I just tried the Marco method for the first time with the Proraso. I ended up with too much water to begin with which affected the outcome. Interestingly, the brush I used was my Vie-Long 12750 horse hair. I soaked it for a few minutes and when I took it out of the mug and held it upside down, NO water came out. That Vie-Long really holds water! Anyway I've already got a pretty good idea of how the Proraso lathers. And I LOVE the scent!!
Thanks very much for your post!
A little more water than some others, but a great shave and post-shave feel.
I find I never have an issue with soaps if I allow enough time and a little water. Just a couple of drops in the tub and a damp brush should do.
When I face lather these days I do it with an Omega S-Brush - surprisingly efficient, comfortable, has enough backbone for the job and 'cheap as chips'.
When I face lather these days I do it with an Omega S-Brush - surprisingly efficient, comfortable, has enough backbone for the job and 'cheap as chips'.
It lathered surprising quick for me.
Don't let it set next to the Arko or there will be a spontaneous lather explosion.
