Water Content

[tam.audio]

I've been doing some trial and error since I've started shaving w/DE and Brush 4 months ago. I still seem to be having trouble with my water cream ratio. What's the best way to figuring it out? Or do I need even more time?

Thanks

 

[Creslin]

Check out this link.
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9

A quick way to do it is to start off a bit dry by making sure there is no water dripping from your brush; flick it pretty good. Then as you are swirling and whipping start adding water a few drops at a time untill you get it where you want it. You can check the consitency of the lather by testing it between your thumb and forefinger.

 

[boboakalfb]

Good advice Seth...

Kyle...if you have hard water try using bottled water...that could be the culprit as well.

 

[TraderJoe]

What soaps/creams are being used, if I may ask?

 

[tam.audio]

Taylor's, trumper, proraso are the main

 

[mrob]

I like the advice above:

start dry, you can always add water

use good quality creams

check your water quality, and use bottled water if its too hard or soft

Oh, and make sure your water is as hot as you can stand it--this helps when making lather.

 

[rafikz]

I like the advice above:

start dry, you can always add water

use good quality creams

check your water quality, and use bottled water if its too hard or soft

Oh, and make sure your water is as hot as you can stand it--this helps when making lather.

I thought hot water was detrimental to the brush

 

[mrob]

Only if you leave the brush in boiling or near boiling water for a prolonged time, or with some sort of heat source under the brush, or if the brush is in contact with the hot surface for a period of time.

Just leaving the brush in hot water for a good soak shouldn't cause any harm.