Wednesday Daily Questions Thread (Newbie Friendly) - June 14, 2023
Wednesday Daily Questions Thread (Newbie Friendly) - June 14, 2023
This is the place to ask beginner and simple questions. Some examples include:
- Soap, scent, or gear recommendations
- Favorite scents, bases, etc
- Where to buy certain items
- Identification of a razor you just bought
- Troubleshooting shaving issues such as cuts, poor lather, and technique
Please note these are examples and any questions for the sub should be posted here.
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I need a good lesson on making a good lather with a boar hair brush. Any good video that an be recommended?
I use a boar hair brush most of the time, and I’ve found that CosmoBarber’s Precision Loading Method works wonders. Just be sure to give the boar a good soak (at least 5 minutes but I sometimes do 15-30) beforehand.
Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/IXjcJsMsKyQ
This is what I tend to do, but mostly because I don't like the thought of getting my tubs all messy. I know it's a stupid reason, but it's my stupid reason.
I will just load my Stirling samples in the dollar tree tins, though. Really great for travel too.
If it's a new boar it needs a bit of time to break in. @[email protected] did a good video on how to get good lather from a new boar.
Trigger warning: blooming
It's not new. I just never mastered it and put it away. I'll try again. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! 👍
Especially if you're a bowl latherer, my channel has tons of boar experience. Esp with Zeniths and Semogues.
Another good one from the dude behind Stirling soaps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2X6YfAI3xQ