Method for soft shave soaps

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by tomholton1234, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. tomholton1234

    tomholton1234 Member

    So I pretty much know how to use a hard soap, but I just got some Proraso soap which is kinda on the soft side. Does anyone use it differently? I find that if I do about 20 "swirls" of the brush on the tub, and then transfer that to a bowl works well. What do you guys do with softer soaps??
     
  2. BullGoose

    BullGoose Well-Known Member

    I treat the soft soaps like a cream. For Valobra or Cella I take a kidney bean sized piece of soap and then bowl lather. It usually produces enough lather to shave an army.:cool:
     
  3. superbleu

    superbleu Active Member

    I really don't treat it any different than hard soaps.
    I just swirl the brush over the top till I feel like I have enough, then start slathering on my face, if I need more water or soap, add/swirl as appropriate.
     
  4. Rene

    Rene Well-Known Member

    Same here :happy088

    Proraso was my "weapon of choice" for many years, and I just swirled the brush through the tub untill I thought I had enough soap. Then on to the face lathering.

    Now I primarely use hard soap, but haven't changed my routine.....
     
  5. Alan

    Alan Well-Known Member

    Tom,
    I usually load the brush in the tub and face lather, adding water as needed. I've also used the method Bullgoose speaks of and found it works just as well. I just have a preference for face lathering.

    Alan
     
  6. Philq

    Philq New Member

    FAce lathering would be my choice also
     
  7. Zachster

    Zachster Member

    +1
     
  8. Empty Words

    Empty Words New Member

    That's how I do it.
     
  9. techni

    techni New Member

    just bought some Valobra so thats good to know.
     
  10. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    I would agree with Bong here. I do not have proraso but I do have Omega.. I use it just the same as the harder stuff.

    Fuzzy
     

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