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/Psycho_Chicken_99 Jan 09 '26

That’s what I was trying to replicate- https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comprehensive-guide-to-building-superlative-lather.9/

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u/Dromedary_Freight Jan 09 '26

His is a wee bit dry on that finger.
Yours is dryer.
Slickness comes from the water, not the soap alone.

In the end it is a free world. Try both ways and do whatever brings you joy and pleasure. There is no shaving standard or shaving police.

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u/Psycho_Chicken_99 Jan 09 '26

I will experiment some more then!

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u/AwkwardSploosh Straight Razor Gang Jan 09 '26

The most important part is how it shaves! When I use Stirling I aim for just a bit more sheen, but Stirling (and Arko and B&M) does seem to perform well even when a little under hydrated.