I made some lathering videos while bored in lockdown last year. Might be of interest
I think both methods have their advantages and I alternate between the two although predominantly bowl lather now. As far as I can see the main advantages would be:
- I guess I don't understand why in Sam Hill you would do in a bowl what you could do on your face. IMO, that is just wasting time & farrrr too much work. Load from the tub onto your brush THEN just go directly to your face and lather. You'll save time & not get carpal tunnel.
I think both methods have their advantages and I alternate between the two although predominantly bowl lather now. As far as I can see the main advantages would be:
1. Less potential brush burn or soap irritation (if you are prone to it).
2. A more consistent lather over 3 passes (sometimes by the 3rd pass the water held in your brush can over hydrate your lather).
3. I find I use less soap as not as much is left in the knot at the end of the shave which also results in a brush that is quicker to rinse.
4. I don’t find that bowl lathering really takes up more time as once it’s mixed I don‘t spend long applying it to my face, a quick scrum to lift the hairs then I’m more of a painter.
Both methods work and mixing it up keeps it fresh for me.
I think both methods have their advantages and I alternate between the two although predominantly bowl lather now. As far as I can see the main advantages would be:
1. Less potential brush burn or soap irritation (if you are prone to it)...
I have one and i’m unsure if i like itFor me the lazy way is the PAA Travel Scuttle by Phoenix Shaving, not sure why they refer to as a travel scuttle. It has a water jacket which is filled with hot water, it’s ribbed and you get a very fast rich lather. Not traditional but effective.
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