The lather is just so stunningly good

[gash]

Acca Kappa 1869 in the tub. I used it again, this morning. Again, I was blown away by the lather. It's so different from any other lather I've used. The richness, creaminess, and, for lack of a better term, solidity are so far beyond other lathers', that I want to know what the cause is. Simply put: how do they do it? Is it the ingredients? Is it the method of production? Why aren't most other lathers like this?

[Mark T]

AK has been making quality products with quality ingredients for over 140 years (1869). It's hard to beat that level of experience. GREAT Italian cream!!

[Marco]

AK 1869 = :thumbup: Italian quality at its best!

[Crisp]

Stuff is magical. It is my new favourite. And I like SOAPS!

Well, it isn't really a cream...

And it's nor really a soap...

it must be a sCREAM!!!!

Wheoooeooo!

[Optometrist]

AK 1869 = :thumbup: Italian quality at its best!

Like so many great Italian soaps. :001_smile:thumbup1:Do I really need to name them?!

[probesport]

alright fine, I'll order some right now....

[smokelaw1]

I am ALWAYS an "it's in the rotation" kinda guy. I have three or four soaps and three or four creams that I use, most NEVER get more than 2 days in a week. Since I got my 1869, it's been three or four days a week. I just look at my other products (which are OUTSTANDING), and choose the AK.

[Campag Velocet]

I was a bit 'meh' when I used it for the first time the other day, in fact I haven't shaved today becuase the few weepers still haven't healed fully.

I'll perservere though because the damn stuff wasn't cheap!

[4myshave]

AK 1869 cream (tub) is absolutely amazing. I'm not a real cream fan but this is one that just must be in my rotation. I'll not be without Akka Kappa 1869.

[Cuttingboard]

I haven't used my tub yet because I'm waiting to finish my current MWF/Provence Sante mix. What's the best procedure for a face latherer to produce great lather from AK?

[4myshave]

I haven't used my tub yet because I'm waiting to finish my current MWF/Provence Sante mix. What's the best procedure for a face latherer to produce great lather from AK?

After the obligatory shower, while brush is soaking in warm to hot water, I load the brush by swirling the tips on the AK 1869 for about 10 - 15 seconds. The cream is less dense than Cella, so it doesn't need as much time as the soap/creams. Then it's applied to a wet face; the cream is spread/brushed to the complete beard.

Once the cream is transferred to the beard I dip the brush tips in water and lather a specific area. I do this five times to each cheek. neck and then chin. Adding water gradually and lathering for approx 1.5 - 2 minutes produces a rich thick lather for the first pass and leaves enough on the brush for at least 2 - 3 more passes.

I think you will find your brush, water quality and amount of water you introduce to the lather may vary so some experimentation is required. However, AK 1869 is such a great product, I have not been able to screw it up yet:001_smile.

[Cuttingboard]

After the obligatory shower, while brush is soaking in warm to hot water, I load the brush by swirling the tips on the AK 1869 for about 10 - 15 seconds. The cream is less dense than Cella, so it doesn't need as much time as the soap/creams. Then it's applied to a wet face; the cream is spread/brushed to the complete beard.

Once the cream is transferred to the beard I dip the brush tips in water and lather a specific area. I do this five times to each cheek. neck and then chin. Adding water gradually and lathering for approx 1.5 - 2 minutes produces a rich thick lather for the first pass and leaves enough on the brush for at least 2 - 3 more passes.

I think you will find your brush, water quality and amount of water you introduce to the lather may vary so some experimentation is required. However, AK 1869 is such a great product, I have not been able to screw it up yet:001_smile.

Thanks...that's pretty much what I do with all of my soaps/creams.

1. Soak the brush while showering, shake brush a couple times to remove excess water;
2. Load with product, dip the brush tips in water and paint a thin lather/layer on my face;
3. Dip brush in water once more and create lather using a swirling scrubbing motion. Creates great lather every time.