Newbie Lather Question

**jdougal** · 05-23-2009, 10:20 PM

I'm new to wetshaving and still waiting to pick up an actual DE razor. I've ordered some Tabac soap and been following the instructions here on how to build a lather. My question is what is the proper consistency? I have no problem making a lot of lather but not sure if its a good consistency.

**Boba Fett** · 05-23-2009, 10:26 PM

The lather will be kind of, well, like whipped cream, except denser. Feel it with your fingers when you make it; is it slick? Does stay in a "thick" layer when rubbed inbetween your fingers? Is it thick enough to have soft peaks, but thin enough to apply evenly?

Every soap and cream is different, and will be affected by the water you are using, and the brush you are using. It is difficult to pin down a precise definition of "proper lather" because of this; each shaver will also be better suited for a different lather as well. Some may shave better with a "wet" lather, while some may get the best results with a "dry" lather. When you have the right lather, though, you will know.

Welcome, good luck, and may The Lather be with you.

**Andy** · 05-23-2009, 10:27 PM

Hello and welcome to B&B

Checkout the following threads, they are a wealth of information.
How to make great lather from a soap ~ Tutorial
Face lathering tutorial~another way to a great shave!

**jdougal** · 05-23-2009, 10:46 PM

Thanks for both of you for the information. This really helps.

**NickCutlip** · 05-24-2009, 06:02 AM

Welcome to B&B !!

**jdougal** · 05-24-2009, 03:28 PM

Thank you! I've been reading as much as I can here for the past few weeks. I belong to a ton of forums and this one has some of the best folks I've seen around.