Different Way to Lather Creams

[TraderJoe]

Pics below!

Ok, so I've been lathering my creams a little different lately. As usual, I allow the brush to soak in a mug of hot water for a while...while I shower (about 7-10 minutes). After the soak, instead of a gentle flick, I give it more of a hard shake so that a good majority of the water is removed. Then, after putting a glob of cream in the bowl (which has been heated with hot water), I'll add some fresh hot water to the bowl....about two teaspoons. Then I'll start swirling.

Some observations:

1. Lather is much "wetter", more luxurious
1a. This moistens the beard a great deal more

2. Lather is easier to make (this may be YMMV issue)

3. Lather stays hotter (I don't have a scuttle)

4. This may solve the "water in the tub of cream" issue that happens when trying to gather cream on the brush.

5. Lather doesn't get stuck into the base of brush where its useless, it remains at the tips where it can be used.

6. Nice change of pace

Pictorial:

Equipment used:
SR 3124 Silvertip
Musgo Real Cream
Bowl
Mug

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3925

Brush Soaking:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3926

Bowl getting warmed up with hot water:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3927

Cream added to bowl:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3928

Small amount of water added to bowl w/ cream:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3929

Brush after a hard shake:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3930

After 15 swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3931

After 30 swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3932

After 50-60 swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3933

After 70+ swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3934

Final product:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3935

Hope you enjoyed it.

[Austin]

Good job Joe!

[Dinder1]

Yes, very nicely done Joe.
Cheers, DJ.

[Jim]

Thats what I'm talkin' about!

Excellent post! Thanks Joe

[ravkesef]

Joe, that was a great post. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. And tomorrow morning, I'll do it with my prize Green Pond Sandlewood cream that I'm waiting to try out.
best,
Eric:smile:

[htownmmm]

Nicely done Joe!

:thumbup1:


Marty

[yomuppet]

That's very similar to how I do it, but I use a tad less water in the beginning I think, and add a splash as necessary. Don't like the foamy lather :biggrin:

J

[icecow]

I agree. That's how I've been doing it. When people talk about having a lot of water in their brush I always think, 'why would you do that?'.

I soak my brush for about a min awhile I collect other things (maybe not long enough i donno). I put a couple of teaspoons of water(just warm) in the mug. Then grab the brush shake the water out of it, then scoop up a small dollop of shaving cream and start whipping it up in the bowl. It whips up fast. one 'secret' to making fast lather is being able to eye how much water to put in the bowl the first time, because you don't have to slowly raise the water amount.

I'm still noobish (4 months) so I'm sure there's some other things I could be doing in addition, but I'm pretty confident that the things I'm doing is the best way. Again, pretty close to what he said.

(I don't use hot hot water to make a lather because I heard it's harder with hot hot water(e.g. lathering in a scuttle, they say to lather elsewhere then put lather in the scuttle (sounds like a pain in the arse (I use a african self watering pot, works good, lather then put the bowl in the hot bowl)))))


oh, one other thing I do that I think is smart. When I take the shake-dry brush with the dollop of shaving cream to the bowl with a few teaspoons of water, I sort of start by doing small circles to make a uniform slurry of the cream and water... THEN I start whipping it up. Seems smart to me. I like the cream at the tip of my brush, not all through it. Easier to clean it when I'm done too.

[Stauff]

Well done! I'm impressed by the small amount of cream you needed for such a huge blob of lather. Musgo real seems to be more economical than, say, Proraso.

[rafikz]

That's my method too ; quicker and better lather this way:w00t:

[TraderJoe]

Thanks to everyone for the replies, and the encouragement!

I used the Speick cream today, with somewhat less cream, and still gobs of lather were produced.

I've been thinking of posting some more pics in this thread... lathering in this manner, with a different cream. These are the creams I have (other than Musgo):

Any preference as far as what you'd like to see?
Tom's of Maine Peppermint
OLIVIA (several scents)
ARKO
Speick
SCS Sample



Brush preference?

These are brushes I have:

Omega Boar
SR 3124 Silvertip
SR 104
C&E Super Badger (the big one)

[moses]

I do something similar, when I don't lather on my face. I just add the water gradually as I swirl. Works great.

I would love to see Olivia lathered up. I've heard great things about it, but also that it is a little hard to lather....

-Mo

[TraderJoe]

I would love to see Olivia lathered up. I've heard great things about it, but also that it is a little hard to lather....

-Mo

You got it pal, I'll do an Olivia (hopefully tonight). Stay tuned...

[galopede]

That's the way I do it. Makes more sense to me as you add as much water as you need.

Gareth

[moses]

You got it pal, I'll do an Olivia (hopefully tonight). Stay tuned...

Wow. That's service. Thanks. :smile:

[TraderJoe]

Wow. That's service. Thanks. :smile:

HERE YOU GO, SIR! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7180) :biggrin:

[NMMB]

I didn't know that method was especially different - it is the method that I use when I am using cream from a tube or a small tub (i.e., a sample)... well, most of the time...

[TraderJoe]

I didn't know that method was especially different - it is the method that I use when I am using cream from a tube or a small tub (i.e., a sample)... well, most of the time...

Well every other pictorial or lathering video I've seen has done it different.

[Mama Bear]

I have read that the Tom's of Maine is actually one of the better creams to be using on your face, less nasty ingredients I guess.... so, I would love to see how that one lathers.... if you'll do it for a girl...lol :thumbup1:

[TraderJoe]

I have read that the Tom's of Maine is actually one of the better creams to be using on your face, less nasty ingredients I guess.... so, I would love to see how that one lathers.... if you'll do it for a girl...lol :thumbup1:

You betcha! I'll post it up as soon as I can. :biggrin:

[NMMB]

Well every other pictorial or lathering video I've seen has done it different.

That may be... like I said, it is what I usually do, so I didn't think of it as being different... and I think that I've heard some of the "old-hands" (Scotto, perhaps?) here recommend it to greenhorns as a means by which to become familiar with the "correct" amount of cream to use (i.e., you can see how much cream you have in the bottom of the bowl much more easily than you can see how much is in your brush).

[ravkesef]

Sue (Mama Bear) wrote:
I have read that the Tom's of Maine is actually one of the better creams to be using on your face, less nasty ingredients I guess.... so, I would love to see how that one lathers.... if you'll do it for a girl...lol

Now don't you go getting anxious, Sue. The fact is that Mama Bear's products are hard to beat. We love them and we love you! :thumbup1:

[TraderJoe]

I have read that the Tom's of Maine is actually one of the better creams to be using on your face, less nasty ingredients I guess.... so, I would love to see how that one lathers.... if you'll do it for a girl...lol :thumbup1:

here you go Sue:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4047

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4048

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4049

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4050

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4051

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4052

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4053

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4054

[Stauff]

Thanks to everyone for the replies, and the encouragement!

I used the Speick cream today, with somewhat less cream, and still gobs of lather were produced.

I've been thinking of posting some more pics in this thread... lathering in this manner, with a different cream. These are the creams I have (other than Musgo):

Any preference as far as what you'd like to see?
Tom's of Maine Peppermint
OLIVIA (several scents)
ARKO
Speick
SCS Sample



Brush preference?

These are brushes I have:

Omega Boar
SR 3124 Silvertip
SR 104
C&E Super Badger (the big one)

I'd really like to see you lather up Speick with the silvertip. Please? :crying:

[ouch]

I've been getting good results with this-

[TraderJoe]

I'd really like to see you lather up Speick with the silvertip. Please? :crying:

Sure! It would be my pleasure :biggrin:

[Edcculus]

I've been having trouble over the last day or so with later. This really helped a lot. I recently bought a Best Badger from C&E, so I'm trying to figure out some of the nuiances as opposed to Omega Boar I was using.

I was mainly having trouble making a good lather with Taylors Almond. When I first got it, I made up a batch just to try it out. Seemed to work fine. The next morning though, I couldnt get a decent lather to save my life. Sure I got tons of foam, but when I rubbed it beteween my fingers, it wasnt very lubricating. I tried some more later that night, when I didnt have to worry about getting to work on time etc.

I was still having troubles, even after 3 or so tries. What I was mainly doing is shaking my brush out good and hard, then gradually adding water until I got to a good balance. The problem is, I never got that balance.

I stumbled across this thread and tried it out, and it worked much better. I didnt get it perfect, but much better results:cool:

[TraderJoe]

I've been having trouble over the last day or so with later. This really helped a lot. I recently bought a Best Badger from C&E, so I'm trying to figure out some of the nuiances as opposed to Omega Boar I was using.

I was mainly having trouble making a good lather with Taylors Almond. When I first got it, I made up a batch just to try it out. Seemed to work fine. The next morning though, I couldnt get a decent lather to save my life. Sure I got tons of foam, but when I rubbed it beteween my fingers, it wasnt very lubricating. I tried some more later that night, when I didnt have to worry about getting to work on time etc.

I was still having troubles, even after 3 or so tries. What I was mainly doing is shaking my brush out good and hard, then gradually adding water until I got to a good balance. The problem is, I never got that balance.

I stumbled across this thread and tried it out, and it worked much better. I didnt get it perfect, but much better results:cool:

Hey Ed, glad that it helped. Mission accomplished! :biggrin:

[htownmmm]

SCS Sample


Brush preference?


C&E Super Badger (the big one)


My choices!

Marty

[TraderJoe]

I'd really like to see you lather up Speick with the silvertip. Please? :crying:

Sorry for the delay:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4134
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4135
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4136
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4137
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4138
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4139
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4140
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4141
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4142
:biggrin:

[TraderJoe]

My choices!

Marty

SCS Fairway & C&E Super (big one)

Viola:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4143
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4144
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4145
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4146
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4147
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4148
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4149

I wasn't able to get this as "thick" as some other creams, but....it is rather slick!

Girlfriend appeared while I was making this one and commented: "Wow, that smells good!!!"

[Stauff]

Thanks, very impressive!

[stubborn_whiskers]

Thanks for the tip Joe. I am amazed at how little cream you used yet you got so much lather!

[TraderJoe]

Thanks for the tip Joe. I am amazed at how little cream you used yet you got so much lather!

:biggrin: what's really amazing is how long it'll take me to use all the cream I've got!

Thanks for the comment, I hope that it does help in some way.

[Mama Bear]

Sue (Mama Bear) wrote:


Now don't you go getting anxious, Sue. The fact is that Mama Bear's products are hard to beat. We love them and we love you! :thumbup1:

Oh. That is the sweetest thing I have ever heard..... getting all misty here.....

Thank you and I love you toooooo!!! :001_wub: :001_wub:

[Mama Bear]

here you go Sue:


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4054


Wow! Thanks Joe!! :tongue:

[rafikz]

Joe, please take pics of Florena lather........

[TraderJoe]

Joe, please take pics of Florena lather........

Good idea! I'll take some pics, then shave with it today :biggrin:

[rafikz]

:biggrin:

[TraderJoe]

:biggrin:

Here you go bud:
3076

3077

3078

3079

3080

[TraderJoe]

Finished product:

3081

[rafikz]

Tks a lot joe !!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
That's a nice lather :drool:

[TraderJoe]

Tks a lot joe !!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
That's a nice lather :drool:

Dude, I got one of the most comfortable, closest shaves today with that lather!

[rafikz]

I'm not surprised ; Florena is lubricating and soothing

[srk1103]

great ideas, and can I say I really like the art work on the tube of Musgo Real cream! Nice and simple, clean and elegant.

[TraderJoe]

I'm not surprised ; Florena is lubricating and soothing

It sure is! Great scent too, went very well with Taylor Shave shop, also goes well with Pinaud Clubman, and Swiss Pitralon. (so far what I've used it with)


and can I say I really like the art work on the tube of Musgo Real cream! Nice and simple, clean and elegant.

Yes you may....I agree :thumbup:

[rafikz]

Well, I'm really lucky ; I can find Florena in almost any drugstore here in Montreal ; plus, I can afford to ask someone who is not in Canada (that would be Joe) to lather it for me ; yeah, I'm a prince.

[TraderJoe]

Well, I'm really lucky ; I can find Florena in almost any drugstore here in Montreal ; plus, I can afford to ask someone who is not in Canada (that would be Joe) to lather it for me ; yeah, I'm a prince.

:lol: Yes, and I'm lucky, in that my guy Jeff up there is a true gentleman and my "supplier" ......sends me the goods :biggrin:

(Thanks again Jeff)

[rafikz]

Yeah, he is a great guy