Lather issues

[Sha-ted]

I have been at this for a few years, but I think I have always had lather issues. I normally face lather. Last few months, I have been using the dreaded can goo and got decent shaves. I went back to soaps a couple of weeks ago. This is a side effect of my various ADs.

The question is am I the only one that has later caked up on the bottom of the blade? If so, is this because my lather isn’t wet enough? Do I need to just add more water when I’m working it.

Background: I am a single pass “WTG” shaver mon-fri. Using mostly DEs but have had the same results with the recent SEs I have tried. For the most part I don’t get irritation. I just feel like this is bad for the blades and the life of the razors.


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[sharpstar90]

I think all of this really depends on the product you're using. Which soap are you having issues with?

 

[ajkel64]

Sounds to me like you might have too much product. You could try some more water or try cutting back on the soap. Maybe a photo next time you shave and have the problem might help us out a little more.

 

[ukobke]

...and what safety razor you use.

 

[Invicta]

Heavy lather is usually a sign of not enough water because it generally rinses off easily if at the correct consistency. Try adding more water and that should improve.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

For the most part I don’t get irritation. I just feel like this is bad for the blades and the life of the razors.

If you are getting shaves that you are happy with--comfortable and irritation free--then you probably don't need to change anything. Lather can be rinsed from the razors. I don't think "thick lather" is bad for the blade or the life of the razor.

But if you want to tune your lather creation, then I am in accord with the others who suggest you add more water, and perhaps load less soap onto the brush.

 

[BigJ]

If you are getting shaves that you are happy with--comfortable and irritation free--then you probably don't need to change anything. Lather can be rinsed from the razors. I don't think "thick lather" is bad for the blade or the life of the razor.

But if you want to tune your lather creation, then I am in accord with the others who suggest you add more water, and perhaps load less soap onto the brush.

+1! Using canned goo is perfectly fine if it works for you!

If you choose to build your own lather, then I suggest you read through the Wiki and, most likely, more water.

 

[Sha-ted]

Thank you all for the advice. I am not opposed to the goo it was more the fact that it caked to blade. I also did some side digging and discovered a pictorial on how to build a lather. I discovered that I was over loading my brush and needed to add a few steps. Since Monday, I have had pretty good lathers and nothing stuck to the blade at the end of my shave.


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[Mar1978]

Whenever my lather is too dry, it tends to get caked onto my blade. Especially, when I’m using razors with a mild blade exposure.

 

[shelby]

I'm new to lathering also, but have found that a bowl helps me get a good lather. You can tell if it needs more water before it goes on your face. Also, a cream is easier to lather than a soap.... YMMV... good luck!

 

[Sha-ted]

Tutorial: How to make lather from a shaving cream with a bowl
Tutorial: How to make lather from a shaving cream with a bowl - https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=73886&share_tid=150737&url=https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/index.php?threads/Tutorial%3A-How-to-make-lather-from-a-shaving-cream-with-a-bowl.150737/&share_type=t&link_source=app

This is the post I found that helped me the most, in case anyone has been looking. I was overloading the brush for sure. I have almost completely eliminated the sticking to the bottom of the blade. The shaves I’ve been fairly smooth considering I was working some new razors in as well.


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