The Art Of Lathering

What does a good lather look like for a traditional wetshave? When is there not enough or too much water? This video shows you.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• how
• stir
• generate
• make
• shave
• shaving
• cream
• lather

[cashu1522]

how long did you do that for?

[mantic59]

@cashu1522 probably a total of about 10 minutes "end to end" with a few more pauses to look at the lather (edited out of the final video).

[gatorcellman]

Hi Mantic, I took the plunge and bought a silvertip brush and Edwin Jagger shaving soap in a small travel style container. Problem is I can't work up a lather that seems to really provide lubrication. I swirl the damp brush about 5 seconds in the soap then continue in a mug with a small amount of water in it. Ideas? Also, the brush seems to irritate my face a bit. Will this go away with use? Used Gillette gel in can before and I'm a little frustrated as the (gasp) gel feels better. Thx!

[mantic59]

@gatorcellman new brushes will often not take lather very well for a while. Be sure the brush is clean (I have a video on it, check my channel page) and swirl longer (maybe 10 seconds) until the brush is "broken in" (could be several weeks, depending on the brush)

[IcrossfireI]

ok i recently started shaving this way but everytime im making the lather it ends up foamy and watery, do you have any tips on how i can fix that

[mantic59]

@IcrossfireI use more cream/soap and mix longer.

[chobbney]

Thanks very much for these videos - they're invaluable.

This morning I shook off much more water from the brush and ended up with a rich, creamy lather. For the first time I experienced resistance from the foam when applying it to my face, as the thick cream was much richer than before.

I was thinking the foam should be wet because the only other option would be 'dry'. Wrong. The other option is a rich cream and my razor glided like never before.

Keep up the good work.

[okeken]

what is the song playing in the video?

[PaceShave]

A good lather is instrumental to a good shave. Thanks for sharing!

PaceShave*com

[cuprohastes]

If not for these videos I'd have no idea how to get a decent shave. For the first time I actually don't hate shaving and for the first time, my skin hasn't felt like it's gone three rounds with a belt sander afterwards.

[eyepatchinc]

@mantic59 will do. Thankya sir!

[mantic59]

@j4m35k4n9 there are variables, like the mineral content of the water, the cream/soap used, and the type of shaving brush. But I would say an average would be about 90 seconds.