Hey guys,
I'm having a problem with lathering. I recently acquired 2 beautiful brushes: a v11 Fanchurian and a Turn-N-Shave tip knot v2. My problem is that I just cannot get a good lather going with either of these, but especially with the Fanchurian. I'm used to using my 22mm tuxedo knot from Maggards and so far it just seems this tiny brush is outperforming my 2 dense badger knots. Is this normal for my little synthetic to be outperforming my badgers?
My method of lathering with the synth is as follows: 1) soak the brush in water, then take it out and shake off any excess water, no squeezing just shaking 2) go straight to the tub to load up; load for about 20 seconds or so 3) go to my face to build the lather and add water as needed until I get a dense, creamy lather going.
I'm using good soaps from well-known artisans: B&M, Mike's Natural Soaps, etc., and I get amazing lathers with my synth but I just can't replicate the same lather with the badgers. With my badgers, I lather basically the same way: soak the brush, squeeze out the water and shake off any excess, then I load for minimum 30 seconds, but I still cannot get a good lather.
Any input would be appreciated! Thanks for your time!
I'm having a problem with lathering. I recently acquired 2 beautiful brushes: a v11 Fanchurian and a Turn-N-Shave tip knot v2. My problem is that I just cannot get a good lather going with either of these, but especially with the Fanchurian. I'm used to using my 22mm tuxedo knot from Maggards and so far it just seems this tiny brush is outperforming my 2 dense badger knots. Is this normal for my little synthetic to be outperforming my badgers?
My method of lathering with the synth is as follows: 1) soak the brush in water, then take it out and shake off any excess water, no squeezing just shaking 2) go straight to the tub to load up; load for about 20 seconds or so 3) go to my face to build the lather and add water as needed until I get a dense, creamy lather going.
I'm using good soaps from well-known artisans: B&M, Mike's Natural Soaps, etc., and I get amazing lathers with my synth but I just can't replicate the same lather with the badgers. With my badgers, I lather basically the same way: soak the brush, squeeze out the water and shake off any excess, then I load for minimum 30 seconds, but I still cannot get a good lather.
Any input would be appreciated! Thanks for your time!