Yes.For the past couple of weeks I've been trying to face lather with soaps and generally only getting mediocre results.
I tried my Grapefruit & Menthol OSP for the first time today. I dug some out and smeared it in the bottom of my shaving bowl before adding a few drops of water. It was mostly "dissolved" with a bit of finger squishing help before I loaded it onto my pre-soaked Omega boar. When I tried to face lather I got virtually nothing? (This method has been successful for me with TSF soap) I then loaded some more soap on the brush directly from the tub and put in a lot of effort to create a lather, adding a few drops of water a couple of times.
I applied the lather to my face but it was quite thin. I then did my usual cheat and added a few drops of glycerin and a squirt of shave cream (Boots cool cologne)
With some more effort and a few more drops of water this produced a superb lather which resulted in my best 3 pass shave for months.
Do you think I just didn't use enough soap to start?
I use OSP soaps a lot, love them and have never had a problem with lathering, I think it may have been a case of not enough soap and too much water. When you get it right it really easy to get a great lather from OSP....maybe worth considering using a soap where there is a consensus on its ease of latherability such as Tabac, Haslinger or Palmolive sticks grated into a bowl. Also consider trying a soaking wet brush to lather and then a damp brush only...hopefully this will allow you to dial in the water content for the soap quicker. Using one brush, one soap only for several weeks may also prove helpful...
...maybe worth considering using a soap where there is a consensus on its ease of latherability such as Tabac, Haslinger or Palmolive sticks grated into a bowl. Also consider trying a soaking wet brush to lather and then a damp brush only...hopefully this will allow you to dial in the water content for the soap quicker. Using one brush, one soap only for several weeks may also prove helpful...
Absolutely load heavy. OSP soaps are sensational and for me explode with great suds with very little effort. Only Haslinger soap is comparable to this in my experience.
I've tried out face lathering with Palmolive. I used a damp face, slightly dampened stick and got a nice slimy layer applied to cheeks and neck. Thereafter I re-rinsed the brush (I tend to let it soak a bit despite it being a synthetic) with some warm water, squeezed once, shaken once, then started face lathering. Thereafter, as it's still relatively dry, I can add water circa 2 drops at a time until the right consistency is reached.I've tried Palmolive a few times as well with only mediocre results?
Yes.
I'm a little intrigued as to why you dug some out of the puck? There is no need and no wonder it didn't lather.
Good man. I'm sure you will get the right result tomorrow. Once you take your brush to your bowl just keep adding a couple of drops of water until you get it how you like it. It should look like whipping cream and nice and glossy.I had watched a video that recommended just that?
I'll try just straight from the tub tomorrow
It doesn't take long to get enough loaded for 3 and more passes, with a well hydrated brush. 45 seconds to a minute and you're good to go.I've tried Palmolive a few times as well with only mediocre results?
How long do you load the brush for?
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