Prep Technique for Soaps

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by rick, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    DAMN you, Jim !!
    I'm a wet shaver, not a scientist......::ban :rofl
     
  2. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    I tried Rick's method and it worked great. The only change I made was instead of a dry brush, I dipped the the tips of the brush in the soap water before swirling on the soap puck. I'm afraid a dry brush right onto the puck might damage the tips quicker. I only let a puck stand in water just enough to soften it a bit. Otherwise, I noticed it wasted a lot of soap. Then again, the faster I use a soap, the quicker I can try new ones. What a dilemma. :D

    12 soaps plus 6 on the way and counting.
     
  3. Smedley

    Smedley New Member

    Tried it this morning, worked pretty well. I will build more dry lather on the brush next time to see if I can get a bit more "oomph" in the thickness/volume of the lather, but this method worked really well and gave me more than enough lather for three passes.
     
  4. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    SEE !!
    ....I told you guys it would work ;)
    Keep your tweaks a'comin :cool:
     
  5. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    Well......

    it seems I need to add a disclaimer to my "tutorial".
    I have been researching Method Shaving a bit and
    Mr. Roberts is concerned with a condition he calls "Dry Breech".
    I read thru several of the CAR forum entries and decided there was enough discussion to warrant me relaying the info to my peeps.
    Charles talks about brush damage and other problems associated with dry breech :eek: ....altho I have not yet experienced any.
    So....
    proceed with caution.
    I'll let you know if anything bad happens to my badger.
     
  6. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Now, you know why I dip the tips in the soap water first. I was afraid of tip damage.
     
  7. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    Rich....
    not sure about the tips so much, but it seems the breech (insides....guts) may be subject to some issues.
    I dunno :confused:
    I find it hard to believe these things are that delicate.
    Just wanted everyone to know there is some concern regarding this technique.
    ......I'm gonna keep doing it cause it works for me !!
     
  8. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur


    Don't know. It's kind of like your own hair? More brittle when dried out? The moisture plumps and cushions the hairs? :confused:
     
  9. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

    A good point Rick discovered here. The inner core of the brush could potentially suffer some negative effects if you start lathering it up dry and bristles are not softened up and flexible. Maybe soaking the brush then thoroughly shaking out all the excess water would avoid any possible problems.
     
  10. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    Me thinks this is the way to go....
    did it that way yesterday.
    I soaked (re: ran hot water all thru) the brush
    and then shook as much water as possible out of it.
    Results were very good and the peace of mind was calming :D
     
  11. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    That works better for me too. I tried it after the dry breech comments.

    So, now.

    1) Soften up the soap with a little hot water for about 2 minutes.
    2) Hot water throughout brush and shake out all excess.
    3) Pour soap water into bowl.
    4) Charge brush with soap
    5) Make lather in bowl using about 2 tbls of soap water
    6) Add water as needed until lather starts to explode.
     
  12. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!


    BY JOVE !!
    I think we've got it
    This is how I'll be doing it as well.
    Nice job, Rich :eatdrink004
     
  13. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

    It's official...

    MAN LAW.

    :signs107
     
  14. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Don't thank me. It was a team effort. :happy023
     
  15. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    WORD !!

    .....blatant attempt to build my post totals :o
     
  16. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

    Well if you are going to build your post totals, I am too!

    :p
     
  17. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    oh no...
    you just di'int !!:D
     
  18. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Where is a good posting wh*** when you need one?:D
     
  19. Smedley

    Smedley New Member

    The old method worked great for me yesterday, but in deference to the new regime, I will follow orders!!! :signs015

    Wait, no, this one! -->:signs090
     
  20. Will

    Will Nevermind

    You guys have a lot of catching up to do :D
     

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