Lather drying on my face

[Rosseforp]

Hi all,
I have been wet shaving almost 2 months now. I started with Cremo, then changed to T0BS cream because I like the lather. My problem is even if my lather is runny, it still dries fast and I have to re-lather for each area. Do I need to use more product? Cremo was the same. I do shave slowly......
Thanks in advance for the help.
Doug

 

[Clay S]

Wow! an RPN calculator.

How long is a pass taking? Lather should stay wet several minutes.

 

[Carson West]

I've been at it about a year now, and I'm no expert but I can tell you what works for me. I bowl-lather, and when I apply the cream to my face for the first pass, I first make circular brush-strokes to assure a thorough job, then I keep going over my face back and forth with painting-like strokes (the bristles lying almost flat on my face). As I "paint" the lather keeps getting thicker, and when I'm satisfied I stop lathering and start shaving. Plain water evaporates faster than lather, so I can see how a runny mix can evaporate too quickly. But if it does happen, it's not big deal. Just apply more lather.

 

[mawashi]

Hi all,
I have been wet shaving almost 2 months now. I started with Cremo, then changed to T0BS cream because I like the lather. My problem is even if my lather is runny, it still dries fast and I have to re-lather for each area. Do I need to use more product? Cremo was the same. I do shave slowly......
Thanks in advance for the help.
Doug

Doug buddy,

It's perfectly normal, as you shave, you scrape most of the lather away leaving a very thin film and that very quickly evaporates. Just apply more lather and continue.

If you have a really good lather similar to yogurt, it will stay moist and wet long enough for you you to finish you shave even if you take 4 passes or more. If not just apply a bit more water into the lather.

Cheers,

Mawashi

 

[BigJ]

You can always add a bit of water to your brush and go over your lather to rehydrate as needed.

 

[Rosseforp]

Wow! an RPN calculator.

How long is a pass taking? Lather should stay wet several minutes.

A 41CV with a Math Pack and the leather case! That baby has served me well....
Hence the backwards Rosseforp moniker.

I shave under my nose and chin first, a couple minutes, then down the middle of my neck. It starts to dry as I get to my face. It is no problem to re-lather, I just thought it was drying a little fast, maybe I am using to much water.
Thanks
Doug 53 Tech, 64 Slim, RR DE1

 

[mawashi]

A 41CV with a Math Pack and the leather case! That baby has served me well....
Hence the backwards Rosseforp moniker.

I shave under my nose and chin first, a couple minutes, then down the middle of my neck. It starts to dry as I get to my face. It is no problem to re-lather, I just thought it was drying a little fast, maybe I am using to much water.
Thanks
Doug 53 Tech, 64 Slim, RR DE1

Doug,

Now I get your handle lol.

Try n experiment a little. Whip up a really good yogurt lather and see how long that stays wet.

If that dries super fast and get gooey you'll have to play with other water/soap ratios.

I know I generate a lot of heat so lather dries on my skin very very fast.

 

[les24preludes]

I know I generate a lot of heat ........

Curious minds are interested....

But seriously, try face lathering and be prepared to slop the lather about, adding water to the brush, for a good couple of minutes. Then if you're shaving slowly just go over the area you're shaving next with a few more swipes of the brush. Watery lather works best for me - flies off in all directions. I mean, it is called "wet shaving".....

 

[Razorcan]

I do shave slowly.

This.

 

[mawashi]

Curious minds are interested....

But seriously, try face lathering and be prepared to slop the lather about, adding water to the brush, for a good couple of minutes. Then if you're shaving slowly just go over the area you're shaving next with a few more swipes of the brush. Watery lather works best for me - flies off in all directions. I mean, it is called "wet shaving".....

Lol... I'm one of those who still wear a tee n jeans when it's below 10 degrees Celsius, love the cold hate the heat lol.

Now I can finish my shave in under 20s yet lather can get gooey n dry soon.

When I tried straights or need to be more careful w an aggressive razor I often have to relather several times.

With a mild razor like the English Tech, I just face lather and buzz away lol.

Cheers,

Mawashi

 

[BigD]

I've been at it about a year now, and I'm no expert but I can tell you what works for me. I bowl-lather, and when I apply the cream to my face for the first pass, I first make circular brush-strokes to assure a thorough job, then I keep going over my face back and forth with painting-like strokes (the bristles lying almost flat on my face). As I "paint" the lather keeps getting thicker, and when I'm satisfied I stop lathering and start shaving. Plain water evaporates faster than lather, so I can see how a runny mix can evaporate too quickly. But if it does happen, it's not big deal. Just apply more lather.

This is what I do. I even leave the lather on a few moments before doing my first pass to let the lather work its magic on the face and whiskers.

 

[Maximo77w]

This video technique helped me a lot

Hope it helps!


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[Invicta]

My problem is even if my lather is runny, it still dries fast and I have to re-lather for each area. Do I need to use more product?

That would be my initial thoughts; more product. I take at least 2 minutes working the first lather in and the first pass takes ~ 1 minute. Even if you took 2 minutes for the pass the lather should not dry out.
For a 4 pass shave I used a large almond sized snurdle so it gives you a guide of how much cream to use. I have hard water so use a little more cream.

 

[dmshaver]

Good advice given, here's a link to a wiki page here on B & B:
Interactive Guide to Lathering

Good luck, keep us posted.

 

[Rosseforp]

Just checking back in. As it turns out, I changed to a smaller lather bowl and then started adding more water in the bowl. I usually just dip the brush in the tub and eyeball how much product I start with.
Today I used my old bowl and dipped my finger in the cream to see how much I was using. I also shook almost all the water out of my brush and saw a difference right away. As it got a little pasty I just dipped the brush tip in a little water.
Much better today, plus a Feather Hi Stainless in my 53 Tech, after the first pass I had to check and see if there was a blade in the razor!

Thanks for the advise
Doug
53 Tech, 64 Slim, RR DE1

 

[dmshaver]

That's great news, glad you're making progress. Now for the fun part, enjoy!

 

[Truman]

This video technique helped me a lot

Hope it helps!


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Thanks for posting this. I thought tried it today and it made a huge difference.

 

[Maximo77w]

[QUOTE="Truman, post: 10109712, member: 124276"/]Thanks for posting this. I thought tried it today and it made a huge difference.[/QUOTE]



Glad it helped!!


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[Glasshaus]

I use something that may be frowned upon as unmanly or strange- but I've discovered that rubbing a coat of moisturizing hair conditioner on my face prior to applying the shaving cream both prevents things from drying up, and gets me a much smoother and less abrasive shave. My skin thanks me for it. I offer you to give it a shot. It may work as well for you.

 

[Invicta]

I use something that may be frowned upon as unmanly or strange- but I've discovered that rubbing a coat of moisturizing hair conditioner on my face prior to applying the shaving cream both prevents things from drying up, and gets me a much smoother and less abrasive shave.

That is just covering up for poor lather. Get your lather right and you can have that cushion and slickness. I always moisturise after the shave which keeps the skin in good condition.