How to lather cream

[SRA7594]

Guys any tips on how to use a brush to make a lather with a cream like proraso?

What about using your fingers and hands?

Does it lather like shampoo? Where you take a dime/nickel size and just rub it together?

Will it be like cream in a can?

 

[Boba Fett]

Guys any tips on how to use a brush to make a lather with a cream like proraso?

What about using your fingers and hands?

Does it lather like shampoo? Where you take a dime/nickel size and just rub it together?

Will it be like cream in a can?

4) The cream comes in a tube, and can be found at Bath & Body Works under the name "C.O. Bigelow"

3) No, this is a shaving lather, and having it lather like a shampoo (soapy, rather than thick and cushioney) means you don't have enough water, or you have too much. Start with very little, and add a little at a time--when your lather is just right, you will know.

1/2) You could use your hands, but I don't think the lather is as good. Using a brush incorporates a little more air and water, and mixes it together very well so you get a thick, creamy, cushioning lather that is very slick. Watch some of Mantic's videos if you haven't already; they are a great starting point, and he has some good advice: http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59

You should also keep in mind that different products will respond differently to the amount of water you use--once you have some technique down and practice in, try some different products to see what works best for you. Head over to the Shave Clinic board, and find the vendor's thread in the stickies.

Good luck, and happy shaving.

 

[cymric]

There is a sticky in this subforum Post your Shaving Cream Lathering Techniques. Check it out, you'll find plenty of ready info there.

 

[SRA7594]

perfect. thanks just what i was looking for.

i was not using enough product. i was using maybe a dime size.

a large walnut is whats better. you guys rock.

 

[tsmba]

Try the dip 'n twist method. I found it to work far better than attempting to judge the proper amount. It also helped to stick with one cream for a period of time (as opposed to a different one each day). Many creams seem to have their own unique "best way" to lather.

 

[_JP_]

I view lathering creams and soaps to be the same process. The only real difference between them (as far as creating the lather) is that loading up the brush is much easier with a cream. With soap, you have to work for a minute or so to get the brush loaded up before creating the lather.

Other than that, there are very minor differences in the amount of water and time needed to create the lather with whatever brand you are using.

 

[douglask]

4) The cream comes in a tube, and can be found at Bath & Body Works under the name "C.O. Bigelow"
Good luck, and happy shaving.

FWIW, while C.O. Bigelow is made by Poraso, it is not the same thing. They do have some similar characteristics, but the ingredient lists do differ. Myself, I prefer the C.O. Bigelow, but will use the Poraso branded cream if I can't get the other.

~~Douglas

 

[Luxem]

I view lathering creams and soaps to be the same process. The only real difference between them (as far as creating the lather) is that loading up the brush is much easier with a cream. With soap, you have to work for a minute or so to get the brush loaded up before creating the lather.

Other than that, there are very minor differences in the amount of water and time needed to create the lather with whatever brand you are using.

The more I use soaps, the more I say the same thing actually... but this makes choosing the right cream/soap for the day harder because instead of choosing a cream to use for that shave, or a soap to use, now I have to pick from ALL soaps+creams! GAH!!! too many choices

 

[BCL501]

I'd also recommend watching Mantics videos on lathering technique.

 

[LayAl]

i view lathering creams and soaps to be the same process. The only real difference between them (as far as creating the lather) is that loading up the brush is much easier with a cream. With soap, you have to work for a minute or so to get the brush loaded up before creating the lather.

Other than that, there are very minor differences in the amount of water and time needed to create the lather with whatever brand you are using.

+1

 

[giantcanopy]

The more I use soaps, the more I say the same thing actually...

+1 on this

Creams are easier to pick up from their consistency, but the way i work the brush is still the same

Ryan

 

[markb]

As with my soaps, I face lather my creams.. Wet face, place some cream on finger tips and apply to face, build lather with brush.

 

[auee1977]

I use the Ikea 365 bowl to create lather with badger brush. Works well with every cream I have tried. I think the amount of water is the most important variable in creating a good lather. Still do not get it perfect every time.

 

[Boba Fett]

As with my soaps, I face lather my creams.. Wet face, place some cream on finger tips and apply to face, build lather with brush.

The only thing I don't like about this method is gauging the proper amount of cream. I do this now and then, and can never seem to get the amount of product just right. Shaves are still OK, but I prefer the bowl method.