How to Lather: A Shaving Soap, Cream, Croap, and Shave Puck

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[rsolsjo]

Want to recommend "a lot of soap, a little water at a time" as a general method. Matt is used to this stuff, for most beginners I think it makes more sense to GRADUALLY add water and swirl on for a solid minute or two until you get the consistency you want. Easiest with a "croap" right from the tub (if the tub is big enough, otherwise scoop some out into a dedicated shaving bowl - in that situation same thing applies, scoop over a little at a time, add more only as needed). Also, Proraso can be a little bit tricky - it's a bit "lumpy" and it requires very little water. So you're not going nuts if it doesn't work perfectly immediately. Very little water, a lot of soap, patience.

[DrFearCo]

I feel almost obligated to make a dirty joke after he said “generous squirt” 😂 maybe it can be combined with the “dad tool” reference.

[Mr_ZB]

I scoop and bowl lather. I've found the key is spreading the soap out in the bowl, nice and thin, and put in .25 - .5 teaspoon of water to let it bloom while showering. I then add very small amounts of water as I lather. I build a very thick lather in a short time.

Great video, Matt.

[andresprado]

I have used all the soaps you demonstrated and because I saw you a while back demonstrate building a great lather right on your face I had to try it and it worked great for any soaps I use. Saves time less equipment needed now I learned from your video that I need to add a little water and build the lather from there. Love your video's, I learn a lot and it's great to try different products you demonstrate. Thanks Andy

[joelephross]

I have been shaving 50 years and I learned something. Thanks. But have to say I have never had an issue with Mitchell’s being tough to lather. One of my favorites.

[sellitman]

It's taken me 2 years to feel confident lathering all the ways you've shown in your video. I started out with a set that had a hard soap in a mug. Then I face lathered harder soaps. Only in the past year have I used creams. The white proraso is my choice travel soap. Good video once again.

[joncande]

The first soap I used was a hard puck and it lathered well. I am fortunate that I had access to videos for advice before I started wet shaving. It helped a lot and I had a great experience from the start.

[johnschoonmaker-tmll]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated. I am relatively new to DE shaving. I started out shaving using a straight razor and soft lard or grease. Today at 79 I am not as steady anymore so went to a DE razor. Thanks to your great products and videos I have made a smooth transition.

[SconeDogz]

Just got back into wet shaving after many years of not wet shaving. Started back up with a puck that came with a shave kit. Gonna try all the other lather products you featured—having fun on return to the wet side!!

[toddneil]

The thing I agree with out of this video is it takes way less time to get a good lather than some people seem to think. Pay attention to what you are doing and look for the lather you want and then you are good.

[ScottADunn]

I keep a puck of Mitchell's in an old, Old Spice cup. Have used it for 20 years, almost my entire time shaving, 42, started at 14.

[alirezaazimipour]

MWF is the easiest and simply the quintessential shaving soap! Leaves your skin incredibly soft and smooth!

[craighellberg]

Excellent ! I thought it was just me making a huge mess, but I guess that’s what you need to do To get a lather.

[jeffdenker]

I thought MWF was the hardest soap to get a lather out of, but you just disproved that! I currently only use MWF and have to bloom it, use a brush that's course enough to dig but still comfortable on the skin. It has been a journey, but the results are hard to beat!

[bjarnesolhaug]

Great video, all is possible:)
I find Colonel Conk to be a bit tricky. I like his bay rum, but it takes a bit of time to lather up

[briansteen-larsen]

Legend 😎 love your videos! Thanks for the tutorial

[terrym]

I use a bowl and lather on the face, best of both worlds. With a bowl, you're able to get the soap/water ratio just right and face lathering is a feel good experience for sure. Can't go wrong either way😉

[MadSquareW]

I had the soap (not the Croap) first and with a little practice you can get pretty good lather with it. Thanks for showing other products.

[CarolinaCheif]

Professor Matt strikes again. There’s a reason it’s called “Wet Shaving “. Hydration is the key

[firlottp]

I'm only a couple of months into this game, but I will gladly take any lathering advice I can find! Thanks Matt!