Would they have “No knock” warrant power? If so we are all screwed.There needs to be a Lather Police, legally allowed to make random checks in people's bathrooms.
Would they have “No knock” warrant power? If so we are all screwed.There needs to be a Lather Police, legally allowed to make random checks in people's bathrooms.
Several brush manufacturers recommend painting in lieu of scrubbing. They claim it is better for the brush. Simpson, I believe, is one.
Me, I just happily scrub away with my synths without apparent damage. I like to push those whiskers around, show 'em who's boss.
That's a good point. Thinner lather is much slicker, but the tradeoff is duration. The thicker the lather, the longer it lasts. The only purpose the air bubbles serve is slowing the dehydration of the thin film of lather directly on your skin. There is always a tradeoff between slickness and lather longevity, so the thickness of the lather should match the duration of the shaving passes. If I ever take up straight razor shaving again, you can bet my lather will be thicker than the Cella man's to cope with those long 5 minute shaving passes.
When I'm testing new soaps with a DE, I do an 8 pass "Konami" shave, and for that, I have to use my hand for lathering (no brush). Using your hand to lather eliminates air more effectively than any other way. The "lather" is wet, thin and incredibly slick. Each pass takes about 30-40 seconds, and the lather doesn't have time to dry out. I've never found a soap that can be lathered by brush for 8 passes without irritation. If I ever do I'll buy a 30 year supply of it on the spot. I've found plenty of soaps that can be hand lathered for 8 passes. I wouldn't do an 8 pass shave with thick, creamy, yogurty lather even with my best soap. YMMV.
... my goal is to achieve the best-possible shave within the framework of a traditional 2½ pass shave.
For me, part of the attraction in (straight) shaving lies in practicing a skill the way it has been done for generations. The tools and utensils may have been refined over time, but in the end it is still a traditional shave
This ^^^ so well saidSeveral brush manufacturers recommend painting in lieu of scrubbing. They claim it is better for the brush. Simpson, I believe, is one.
Me, I just happily scrub away with my synths without apparent damage. I like to push those whiskers around, show 'em who's boss.
I was under the impression you have developed something called the 8-pass shave... or is my memory failing me?"Traditional" shaving as it was done for thousands of years used bronze scrapers and/or tweezers. Straight razors as we know them are a relatively modern innovation. Personally, I'm perfectly happy with any razor that gives me an irritation free shave in 3 passes and 5 minutes.
Everybody has their own way of shaving.
There needs to be a Lather Police, legally allowed to make random checks in people's bathrooms.
I was under the impression you have developed something called the 8-pass shave... or is my memory failing me?
Hi. I see that a lot also. It makes me wonder. But I prefer circular motion to work the lather in better. Just my happy 2 cents. Best regards RonThis is a trend I have been noticing lately. Seeing lots of YouTube videos where guys are lathering using only "painting" strokes and never actually scrubbing with the brush and building a nice thick lather. The lather end up looking thin and frail. Seems like it takes a lot longer than it should as well. Hoping someone can help me understand the point of this.
I lather in the bowl and paint on...but, now that you mention it...I'm going to start doing some circular motions with the brush while putting it on the old mush. See what comes of it.
This is a trend I have been noticing lately. Seeing lots of YouTube videos where guys are lathering using only "painting" strokes and never actually scrubbing with the brush and building a nice thick lather. The lather end up looking thin and frail. Seems like it takes a lot longer than it should as well. Hoping someone can help me understand the point of this.