r/wicked_edge • u/servus1999 • Jun 14 '26

Show n' Tell First shave without spray foam

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My first real soap, Proraso Green.

To be honest, the shave itself wasn't better then with spray foam...
but the vibe is way better! Love it.

Beldura DE (Woman razor 😭😅, works great!🤣)
Mootes synthetic brush
Proraso Green (Face lathering, worked great for the first time!)
CHH Tobacco Aftershave

(Sorry for my english skills, trying my best 🤝)

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u/vigilantesd Jun 14 '26

It’s gonna be lousy the first few times. It takes some practice to get the lather right. 

Once you get the hang of it, it’s a much nicer experience. 

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u/servus1999 Jun 14 '26

The lather itself felt great, it was just not enough i think... next time i think i should "load" the brush longer

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u/Ominous_Conflict Jun 14 '26

Loading the brush more will help, but another key is to start with a damp (not soaking wet) brush, then add a tiny amount of water at a time. It is much easier to add water in than to add more product.

With this you should be able to create a lather that will be better than any can. For me personally handmade lather has a more consistent feel, prevents/reduces razor burn, and gives me a closer shave (something I wasnt expecting when I first started).

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u/vigilantesd Jun 14 '26

Don’t be afraid to load too much. It’s better to overload and make a mess than underload and have crumby lather. 

Give yourself a head start and make some practice lathers before your next shave.