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Offline Headgas

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Shave soap
« on: November 25, 2015, 12:15:23 PM »


How do I use it? Lol. Do I wash with it first or use it like shaving cream? 



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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2015, 12:20:56 PM »
It's most effective when applied with a brush. Most shave soaps provide a brush.
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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2015, 12:52:48 PM »
Warm lather feels great, but you need to get a shaving brush first.

Once you have the brush, put the soap in a mug (a shaving mug is optimal, but a coffee mug will do), wet the shaving brush with hot water, shake out the excess water from the bristles, rub the bristles vigorously around on the soap to make a lather, apply the lather to the section of the scalp/beard you intend to shave immediately, shave that section, rinse the bristles with hot water, shake them out, make more lather, apply, shave, repeat.

When finished, drain the water from the mug and hang the brush in a stand bristles down or at least keep it on its side to dry.

(Now I'm in the mood to do this when I get home this evening.)
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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2015, 01:42:58 PM »
Yes, a brush is a necessary tool.  GREAT hot lather.

If you like shave soaps, here's a consideration.

http://www.mikesnaturalsoaps.com/Mikes_Natural_Soaps/Tallow_shave_tin.html

Warhawk suggested this awhile back.  I tried a can and now have ordered two more.  The scent lasts to the bottom of the tin. Nice lather.  Worth the price.




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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2015, 01:10:32 PM »
I don't have a brush so I just lather it up on my head and combined with the micro touch I get the best shave ever!

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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2015, 04:29:19 PM »
Basic brushes are pretty economical at most pharmacies.  You can get a better quality brush from Amazon or shave shop.



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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2015, 09:55:25 PM »
If you want a brush, get one of these when they're back in stock.  Best value in the set shaving world.

http://www.italianbarber.com/collections/sale-deal-of-the-day/products/razorock-plissoft-synthetic-shaving-brush

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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2016, 12:11:39 PM »
I've never used shave soap but am considering giving it a try.  Why do you only do 1 section at a time?  I had a barbershop head shave and she did the same thing. 

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Re: Shave soap
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2016, 12:38:55 PM »
I've never used shave soap but am considering giving it a try.  Why do you only do 1 section at a time?  I had a barbershop head shave and she did the same thing.

Not everyone does, but depending on the method you are using to shave and the quality of the lather you are using, it can dry out.  That leads to irritation and razor clogging.