Lathering as recommended

[Nate-L]

I bought a Wee Scott and in the box it says to apply no pressure when making lather to make the brush last. However, I'm not making any good lather that way. Is it true to disregard that advice and apply a little more pressure?

 

[musicman1951]

Yes. You need to use some pressure. You certainly don't need to mash the brush flat, but you need to engage more than just the tip. IMHO, of course. I had the same problem when I started to lather. I used it like a paint brush, but I find a bit more pressure is necessary.

 

[Neognosis]

A hammer will last a long, long time if you just lightly tap nails in and take 20 minutes to hammer in a nail.

I say use the brush to the extent that you NEED to and buy another one when it wears out in a few years.

 

[dpmtherrien]

You'll need enough pressure to load your brush, so some is needed. Its not necessary to really bear down on the brush though.

 

[jsj_297]

I use as much as necessary. If my $80 brush doesn't handle it, I will get another brand.

 

[lt114]

Use a reasonable amount of pressure.

 

[Nate-L]

Thanks, got it! I guess I was just falling into a trap of trying to make the brush last a really long time, but I can always get a new one if needed. I should use it in the manner that will create the best lather. I wasn't very happy swirling on the tips barely touching, and taking a long time to build semi-decent lather.

 

[BrookR1]

The trick is to buy about 20 brushes and rotate them, then each brush will last 100 years.

 

[ThePatrician]

The trick is to buy about 20 brushes and rotate them, then each brush will last 100 years.

Words well-spoken.

 

[Nate-L]

Unfortunately, I'm on my way. I own four, and three of those were purchased this last month..

 

[AABCDS]

The trick is to buy about 20 brushes and rotate them, then each brush will last 100 years.

Sweet, my brushes will last 250 years then!

 

[Marco]

Some pressure is necessary in order to get a good lather. Do not worry, your brush will be fine and properly broken-in after a few shaves.

 

[Wildalaska]

I love the feel of a mashed brush swirling on my face while I face lather BB or Floris or Trafalgar....

 

[Doctor]

wow no pressure?

 

[Mike'sWorld]

All Simpson's brushes carry this recommendation, I think. It's ignored.
Don't all Thater brushes warn against face lathering and use of hot water?
I hate splay and use high density brushes with the tips only to lather like my Duke 3 and 26mm TGN finest anyway.

 

[Go West Young Man]

There's a difference between "may" and "will" cause damage....