Can I get thick lather like in the tutorials here with VDH?

[Doug123]

Hi,

I've been using VDH as my first soap and have been pretty happy with it. I've tried to get the thick lather like I see some people here get but haven't had much luck. I'm happy with what I am getting, it's just not like I see in the pictures here.

Is it possible to do that with VDH soap or do I need a different soap or cream to try that?

Thanks!

 

[Jim]

Hi,

I've been using VDH as my first soap and have been pretty happy with it. I've tried to get the thick lather like I see some people here get but haven't had much luck. I'm happy with what I am getting, it's just not like I see in the pictures here.

Is it possible to do that with VDH soap or do I need a different soap or cream to try that?

Thanks!

You can get a very satisfactory lather from that soap.

 

[Doug123]

You can get a very satisfactory lather from that soap.

Thanks. I guess I need some more practice then...

 

[Jim]

What are you running up against?

 

[Doug123]

What are you running up against?

It's been good enough for me, I'm just not getting that whipped cream looking type lather like in a lot of the pictures and videos I see.

It's getting the job done though...

 

[Seraphim]

Try REALLY loading up your brush with the soap. Don't be bashful, really swirl, and swirl, then give it a couple more swirls. Then add water until you hit the creamy spot, and have at it.



*NOTE* I have never used VDH soap, but this is what I've learned about how to get the best out of most any soap.

 

[Jim]

More time loading the puck is almost always the answer!

 

[PolsBirthday]

It's true, why just today I loaded up with VDH and got an inadequate lather, then went back for some more soap on my second run and worked up some fine meringue.

 

[kzoo1]

Short answer is Yes!

As others have stated - use more soap, it is inexpensive enough not to worry about it.

 

[pmast]

Try using a fairly wet brush on a puck and swirling it until you see lather forming pretty well, then face lather. You put a noticable dent in VDH with each use.

 

[Slade xTekno]

If you use a bowl, make sure to swirl it for at least a minute before you determine that the lather isn't good enough and adding more water. Some brushes (especially boar) take a while to whip the soap into a thick lather.