Lathering on face vs lathering in bowl

[rafikz]

Is it just me ? I always get a thicker, richer lather when I lather in the bowl as opposed to lathiering on my face. And the shaves are better too

[letterk]

I tend to lather in a bowl. I have more control and get a better lather.

[rafikz]

Yeah, it's much thicker. I lathered on my face this morning and had a bad shave

[Rik]

While I have equal success with both methods I should mention using the correct brush is key. When lathering on my face I use a smaller brush such as the PJ1 Super, C&E best, SCS best, etc. The only time that I use this method is with shave sticks. The resulting lather is very thick with incredible lubricity. I've also received excellent results with both of my turn-back brushes the T&H and Simpsons making for a very compact traveling shave kit.

When I've tried the same using a larger brush as a BK8 or equivalent the result has been lacking.

[rafikz]

While I have equal success with both methods I should mention using the correct brush is key. When lathering on my face I use a smaller brush such as the PJ1 Super, C&E best, SCS best, etc. The only time that I use this method is with shave sticks. The resulting lather is very thick with incredible lubricity. I've also received excellent results with both of my turn-back brushes the T&H and Simpsons making for a very compact traveling shave kit.

When I've tried the same using a larger brush as a BK8 or equivalent the result has been lacking.

-I use a small brush
-Have u tried lathering shaving cream on your face instead of stick??

[roughrider]

I always lather in a bowl. Less of a mess and more lather for multiple passes.

[bumpus]

I always lather in a bowl. Less of a mess and more lather for multiple passes.

Same here.

[Rik]

-I use a small brush
-Have u tried lathering shaving cream on your face instead of stick??

I can't say I've ever tried that...but I will. I suspect a larger brush will produce better results.