So after much trial and error with my lathering technique, I think I finally solved the riddle of a good bowl lather. I've been wetshaving for about 3 months now and just could not seem to get a good lather using Proraso Red and TOBS sandlewood crèmes. I watched the Youtube videos and researched the Wiki here on B&B. While my lathers were "ok", they never compared to the frothy, foamy lather porn I had seen in the videos. What none of the tutorials mentioned (unless I missed it) was the pressure you should use with the brush!
In my shave bowl, I used an almond size portion of product, shook my brush out somewhat after letting it soak while showering, and even added small amounts of water as I went. sometimes I would sit there and mix for almost 3 minutes mixing. Again, I got a good lather, but no frothy/yogurt consistency. I would use very light pressure, just letting the badger hair tips do the swirling in the bowl.
Today, I decided to do "medium" pressure on the brush as I mixed and swirled. not too light, but not so much that the bristles were "squashed". PRESTO! A rich magical foamy lather appeared before my very eyes..and it only took about 45 seconds to one minute.
I am so happy with my new found technique for lathering. Cant wait to try again tomorrow!
In my shave bowl, I used an almond size portion of product, shook my brush out somewhat after letting it soak while showering, and even added small amounts of water as I went. sometimes I would sit there and mix for almost 3 minutes mixing. Again, I got a good lather, but no frothy/yogurt consistency. I would use very light pressure, just letting the badger hair tips do the swirling in the bowl.
Today, I decided to do "medium" pressure on the brush as I mixed and swirled. not too light, but not so much that the bristles were "squashed". PRESTO! A rich magical foamy lather appeared before my very eyes..and it only took about 45 seconds to one minute.
I am so happy with my new found technique for lathering. Cant wait to try again tomorrow!
