I had all but totally given up on soaps.....all soaps....unable to get them to lather sufficiently to compete with my favorite creams. Then, I lurked, listened and picked up on a few tips on this sight. I put them to use, and have changed my opinion of soaps.
Convinced that none of the soaps I bought were "Latherable," I took a cue from a few posts on this site and decided to add some water to the puck cup. I let it stand for two days. This morning, I put my Plissoft synthetic to the lathering task and within 15-20 seconds, I had enough slick, thick and rich lather to last 4 passes if I were so inclined.....and I could not believe that the soap was giving my favorite cream a run for its money!! And, it is not like I had chosen a puck of the finest expensive imported soap......it was VAN DER HAGEN!! I could not believe the result!! I will be using it again tomorrow. Great scent and I never before took it seriously. Used properly, it is a DF Soap.
Tip #2 that has really been a great boost to my shave prep........and I cannot recall who to credit with this gem of wisdom.........But, I use the same shampoo/conditioner combo to scrub my face that I shampoo my hair with, allowing it to sit a bit on my beard for 20-30 seconds before rinsing off. Talk about a beard buster on steroids!! By the time I lather up, its all about applying lather rather than working to soften my beard. The conditioner has already done that. I could not believe how effective it was! But, someone among you came up with that little gem and it really transformed my shaving routine. Thanks, whoever suggested it.
Continuing on, and this is such great advice.......after shaving, I find there is no better way to cool down a fresh shave than to splash on some Thayers Alcohol Free Witch Hazel With Aloe Vera......it soothes and tones and shuts down weepers (if any) fast and really cools the skin. Not sure who put me on that product, but it has really worked great for me.....so thanks for that one.
Finally, when the cooling Thayers has done its luxurious job, I then apply the Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm. At that point, its DE Nirvana for me. And, mostly from tips and suggestions learned on this sight.
Thanks to all.
Jack
Convinced that none of the soaps I bought were "Latherable," I took a cue from a few posts on this site and decided to add some water to the puck cup. I let it stand for two days. This morning, I put my Plissoft synthetic to the lathering task and within 15-20 seconds, I had enough slick, thick and rich lather to last 4 passes if I were so inclined.....and I could not believe that the soap was giving my favorite cream a run for its money!! And, it is not like I had chosen a puck of the finest expensive imported soap......it was VAN DER HAGEN!! I could not believe the result!! I will be using it again tomorrow. Great scent and I never before took it seriously. Used properly, it is a DF Soap.
Tip #2 that has really been a great boost to my shave prep........and I cannot recall who to credit with this gem of wisdom.........But, I use the same shampoo/conditioner combo to scrub my face that I shampoo my hair with, allowing it to sit a bit on my beard for 20-30 seconds before rinsing off. Talk about a beard buster on steroids!! By the time I lather up, its all about applying lather rather than working to soften my beard. The conditioner has already done that. I could not believe how effective it was! But, someone among you came up with that little gem and it really transformed my shaving routine. Thanks, whoever suggested it.
Continuing on, and this is such great advice.......after shaving, I find there is no better way to cool down a fresh shave than to splash on some Thayers Alcohol Free Witch Hazel With Aloe Vera......it soothes and tones and shuts down weepers (if any) fast and really cools the skin. Not sure who put me on that product, but it has really worked great for me.....so thanks for that one.
Finally, when the cooling Thayers has done its luxurious job, I then apply the Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm. At that point, its DE Nirvana for me. And, mostly from tips and suggestions learned on this sight.
Thanks to all.
Jack
