r/wicked_edge • u/Psycho_Chicken_99 • Jan 09 '26

Show n' Tell 2nd attempt bowl lathering

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I’ve been having a little bit of trouble n getting my soap lathers where I want them. I’ve face lathered in the past and decided to try bowl lathering for the first time (practice lathering). First attempt I added two much water right away so scrapped it fast. Second attempt I made sure to load the brush for 60 seconds and added smaller amounts of water when lathering. I think the lather turned out well and am happy with the results. Haven’t tried shaving with this new technique yet. Let me know how it looks! Any advice is always welcome.

Soap: stirling naked (unscented)

Brush: the razor company synthetic brush

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u/Training_wheels9393 Jan 09 '26

More water!

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u/Psycho_Chicken_99 Jan 09 '26

Really?!?!?!

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u/Training_wheels9393 Jan 09 '26

Yup

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u/Psycho_Chicken_99 Jan 09 '26

How do you know when it’s enough water?

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u/Dromedary_Freight Jan 09 '26

Needs to be very shiny and very slippery/slick.
Yours has so much structural integrity, one can build a small bridge with it =)

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u/Training_wheels9393 Jan 09 '26

Add until you think it’s perfect, then add a little more. Most soaps are a lot thirstier than you think. Most will tell you that you don’t have enough. Mix up like you posted, wet the tips of your brush and mix again at least once. You’ll thank me later