I've been experimenting with soaps/brushes/lathers for a few decades now, and the slickest, most protective lathers for me have been uber-hydrated and bubble-free to the point of translucence. Using my hand in lieu of a brush keeps bubbles to a minimum and gives me the slickest lather, but I really love using a brush. The trouble is that brushes make bubbles, and air is a lousy lubricant regardless of how tiny the bubbles are. Using painting strokes helps keeps bubble down, but it's still nowhere close to the lather I'm looking for.
It struck me that the solution might be in the water, rather than in the technique/equipment. It's pretty well established that hard water makes it easier to make lather without bubbles. I'm trying to figure out a cheap and easy way to harden my water, to see if I can use my brushes without losing slickness. Anybody have an idea of how to do that?
It struck me that the solution might be in the water, rather than in the technique/equipment. It's pretty well established that hard water makes it easier to make lather without bubbles. I'm trying to figure out a cheap and easy way to harden my water, to see if I can use my brushes without losing slickness. Anybody have an idea of how to do that?