wetter is better!

[ShavingByTheNumbers]

I'm on my way, sort of measure not weigh , water and soap but not monitoring the time, also ivI' got hard well water. Good reading. Howdo I save or keep track of this, on here pls?

I have a thread that you can watch for updates to the lather optimization guide:

Lather Optimization Updates

Also, I'll make sure to post individual threads for new reviews in the soap and cream forums.

 

[Keto]

I have a thread that you can watch for updates to the lather optimization guide:

Lather Optimization Updates

Also, I'll make sure to post individual threads for new reviews in the soap and cream forums.

Okay that works, I'll be paying attention. Great ! thanks Keith(keto)

 

[ShavingByTheNumbers]

Okay that works, I'll be paying attention. Great ! thanks Keith(keto)

You're welcome. Cool. Thanks for watching!

 

[gofastman]

I agree with more water being a good thing. I watched a couple videos for lathering tips with Stirling soap that are on their site. I found the best ratio is when the lather just turns slightly glossy, then adding just a couple more drops. The foam collapses a bit and gets a bit thinner, but is crazy slick and protective. If you get big bubbles you've gone too far.

 

[bberg100]

I started shaving before the internet, shave forums, and YouTube. Seemed to make sense a wet brush worked best, after all you don't use a dry washrag when bathing. I've tried the dry brush method, it takes too much work and the lather can be iffy, maybe a better fit with creams. Thin, wet, and slick is the best lather in my humble opinion. Soaps folks have trouble with - Williams, MWF, etc. - whip up quick and are outstanding performers.

 

[gmrpnk21]

I tend to like more cushion the first two passes, and a slicker, "wet" lather on the final. Keeps my face from getting irritated while still getting the close ATG in the end.