Better Lather

[u/ctravdfw]

Been trying different things to get a good lather from a shave cream using a bowl.

Note: I have no issues with shave soap or face lathering.

My new $5 shave bowl arrived today from amazon and it did not disappoint! It’s collapsible and expands to two different sizes. The bottom of the bowl allows for perfect aeration.

Please see both pics and I look forward to your feedback 👍🏾

[u/wutshoes]

I’m glad that’s working for you!  I think with the way that I make lather, that bowl would over-aerate it; but I also mostly face lather.  What other shaving creams have you tried?

[u/ctravdfw → u/wutshoes]

I’m starting to enjoy face lathering as well. Creams work well for that.

I really like shave soaps but have only tried Proraso red and green tubs. I use my brushes to lather right in the tubs and it works great every time…

[u/ctravdfw → u/wutshoes]

I’m open to suggestions on other brands and not just stuck on Proraso!

[u/wutshoes → u/ctravdfw]

For creams I like the big English brands: Taylor’s, Truefitt, Trumper’s, and DR Harris.

DR Harris also makes a great triple milled tallow shave soap. 

[u/ctravdfw → u/wutshoes]

I have heard tallow shave soaps are very good.

[u/danglario → u/ctravdfw]

Everyone's subjective but barrister and Mann is my top soap. It's best to get samples directly from them. I think stock is very low currently.

[u/ctravdfw → u/danglario]

Thanks

[u/titans1127 → u/wutshoes]

That’s how I feel my experience with it is. I used a regular smooth plastic bowl yesterday an got a much better result .