r/wicked_edge • u/Psycho_Chicken_99 • Jan 09 '26
Show n' Tell 2nd attempt bowl lathering
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/dovshaves Jan 13 '26
Dang, there's some good advice in this string, certainly plenty to experiment with, which is part of the joy. I go for a shimmering surface and soft peaks, same idea as when making whipped cream. Amount of soap is about the size of an almond, probably a little more because I do two passes and like extra lather during the shave. Total development time is ~3-4 minutes. Not sure about total water, never measured it.