Overloaded soap
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Over time, and due to my I-consume-therefore-I-am flaw, I collect a crapload of soaps. The problem with it, using them in rotation, is that some of them never end. A solution to this is loading my brush like there is no tomorrow, delivering me great shaves. At the end of the day, soaps are consumables and to get the best out of it is eat all you can.
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After today, I m inclined to agree. Lots here comment that they have too many products. My shave was pure luxury.Over time, and due to my I-consume-therefore-I-am flaw, I collect a crapload of soaps. The problem with it, using them in rotation, is that some of them never end. A solution to this is loading my brush like there is no tomorrow, delivering me great shaves. At the end of the day, soaps are consumables and to get the best out of it is eat all you can.
Roy, I don’t skimp on soap. I load a more than adequate amount. The more the better, I say. I always have some leftover and I don’t care.
Why skimp? Treat yourself to a luxurious shave. Being soap-frugal leads to a less pleasurable shave and possibly nicks/irritation.
"Best shave ever" sounds to me like you benefited greatly from using more soap. That doesn't sound like an overload to me, it sounds like the right amount for your face/beard and technique. Why in the world would you wait for "from time to time?" Soap is fairly cheap stuff - enjoy your shaves.
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Roy I’m at quandary as to why shavers try to obtain multiple shaves from a blade, and measure out soap as if it were gold. Two of the most expendable parts of your kit. A totally loaded brush leaves no room for air in the brush. Air does not lubricate or provide protection from a sharp blade. A totally loaded brush moves soap into the category of a fine cream with the absence of air in your lather. This elevates the shave into the luxurious category that our skin deserves. Excellent reasons to face lather.
Load the heck out of it, then when you think you’ve loaded enough…load some more.
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I did load well before but now moved 8nto the load some more category. Wonderfully creamy lather
@Roy , I've experimented with all my soaps and creams to find the ideal soap/water ratio. Wetter lather works best for some while others are optimal with a thicker and creamier mix. Soap is cheap (at least the ones I use) on a per shave basis. No reason not to use what works best.
Hope you enjoy many more luxurious shaves!
Hope you enjoy many more luxurious shaves!
I grew up using Ivory soap even to shave with. Drug the bar over the wiskers and rubbed it in, My grandfather was out of the depression era and stuck in his habit, in the 70's and we used it for everything ....
I used Ivory myself for months when I had just started. It gave me an appreciation for more luxurious soaps when I moved on, but it works. The main disadvantage is that the lather fades quickly, but even a thin slickness will protect your face so long as you reapply it as needed in shaving.
You might try Pears glycerin soap. It is still bargain priced, but it performs better than Ivory for shaving.
I have very hard water, didn't know too much soap was a possibility.
Back when I was a Driller I had to travel light, we were always in the middle of nowhere and shave every day so a gas mask would seal. we were working in Poison H2s Gas and was nothing luxurious. But now I am retired i finally broke down and treating myself to better things..
For those who, like me, have more than a lifetime of shaving paraphernalia and a love of a great lather, a quick dab in a cream followed by a long swirl in a blocked soap … well … heaven on a brush.
Use more product has been a staple in the B&B narrative and for good reason 
How do you achieve more slickness when bowl lathering? I scoop 1/4 tsp from the tub into a bowl and add 10-14 ml of water to a lightly damp badger brush
