Stirling Haverford has colored lather. Just lathered up a sample last night, smells nice too.
I just shave by sound.I normally wipe my SR clean during a shave using a sponge. This allows me to inspect my whiskers as they are cut off. The problem for me is that more and more of my whiskers are are changing colour from dark brown to white.
I was thinking that a dark (black?) coloured lather might be of benefit. Then I started thinking how this could be done, maybe with a black food colouring.
Has anyone tried this?
A red lather could also be of benefit to those still developing their technique.
That's getting creative!I don't really see the appeal of coloured lather... but how about "glow-in-the-dark" lather? That would make nocturnal shaving fun!
I wonder whether regular lather would glow under a blacklight (UV) or what simple additive would make it glow...
Guinness as a splash isn't the best. I'd recommend either a Powers or Jameson as a splash. If you are not concerned about cost, a Connemara or yellow spot will also work.Saint Patrick's Day coming up in a fortnight.
Two options:
- Green lather
- Black lather with the top part white.
- Guiness for preshave, post shave and splash
Soak the brush in Guinness and whip up your soap! Take a gulp and add more slowly to the shaving bowl to build your lather! After your boozy shave, rinse off with some Kilkenny and finish with a bracing splash of Jameson's!Guinness as a splash isn't the best. I'd recommend either a Powers or Jameson as a splash. If you are not concerned about cost, a Connemara or yellow spot will also work.
I can see your reasoning, but as I only drink Guinness on draught and shaving in a pub is somewhat frowned upon (especially with a straight), your suggestion is unfeasible.Soak the brush in Guinness and whip up your soap! Take a gulp and add more slowly to the shaving bowl to build your lather! After your boozy shave, rinse off with some Kilkenny and finish with a bracing splash of Jameson's!
Irish pale ale!! surely such a travesty doesn't exist?I would also argue an Irish Pale Ale would have a better scent profile with strong notes of hops to go with your soap of choice.
Oh, it does exist. I'm partial to a pint of plain personally, but pale ales are popular enough. Tastes like hop tea to me, but to each their own.Irish pale ale!! surely such a travesty doesn't exist?
Fit a keg in your bathroom - sorted!I can see your reasoning, but as I only drink Guinness on draught and shaving in a pub is somewhat frowned upon (especially with a straight), your suggestion is unfeasible.
I would also argue an Irish Pale Ale would have a better scent profile with strong notes of hops to go with your soap of choice.