I have long been looking at acquiring a larger lathering bowl for the den.
Not that I need one as I generate very well using a stainless palm-sized bowl, but nonetheless restraining the urge and trying to avoid yet another Acquisition Disorder (AD).
While I was prepping for my morning shave, I had an epiphany while something caught my eye in the mirror. Could it be, the answer had been with me every morning after all ?
A little origin story is in order:
For years I have been enjoying a particular brand of instant Kimchi Noodle soup. They come packaged in a convenient ready to eat container, just add water. Back in Maui, we used to wash and reuse the bowl(s) for distributing the chicken scratch or for rinsing the tub after cleaning; hence today's encounter. I use this daily to rinse my sink post shave...
I had just yesterday done the weekly ritual of applying Scrubbing Bubbles followed by a round of Ajax/Bon Ami; wherein I use this same basin or bowl to rinse down after scrubbing.
This morning I wondered, Hmmm... Just how well could this thing lather?
To my shock and surprise, I made the absolute most and densest lather I have to date made; in the shortest time ever to boot.
Do keep in mind that while I'm satisfied with my technique and realize that it will only get better, I've only been DE shaving since this past Boxing Day...
My ask of you, please give this a go if you're familiar with this brand of soup. The bowls are top-rack dishwashable and pretty sturdy for what they are. I'd love to see your results and read your take. Best thing is, these are roughly < $1 (with a meal) and are recyclable when ready...
Not that I need one as I generate very well using a stainless palm-sized bowl, but nonetheless restraining the urge and trying to avoid yet another Acquisition Disorder (AD).
While I was prepping for my morning shave, I had an epiphany while something caught my eye in the mirror. Could it be, the answer had been with me every morning after all ?
A little origin story is in order:
For years I have been enjoying a particular brand of instant Kimchi Noodle soup. They come packaged in a convenient ready to eat container, just add water. Back in Maui, we used to wash and reuse the bowl(s) for distributing the chicken scratch or for rinsing the tub after cleaning; hence today's encounter. I use this daily to rinse my sink post shave...
I had just yesterday done the weekly ritual of applying Scrubbing Bubbles followed by a round of Ajax/Bon Ami; wherein I use this same basin or bowl to rinse down after scrubbing.
This morning I wondered, Hmmm... Just how well could this thing lather?
To my shock and surprise, I made the absolute most and densest lather I have to date made; in the shortest time ever to boot.
Do keep in mind that while I'm satisfied with my technique and realize that it will only get better, I've only been DE shaving since this past Boxing Day...
My ask of you, please give this a go if you're familiar with this brand of soup. The bowls are top-rack dishwashable and pretty sturdy for what they are. I'd love to see your results and read your take. Best thing is, these are roughly < $1 (with a meal) and are recyclable when ready...
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