Superlather?

Lynx · Jul 1, 2010

I´ve noticed that the term superlather is pretty frequently used around the forums and if I have gotten it right it refers to the practice of combining/mixing two or more kinds of soaps and/or creams to get even better lather.
Someone wrote about mixing Col Conk Lime with Proraso cream and getting very good results.
How do I go about doing this? Anybody tried this particular combination?

Ruck · Jul 1, 2010

From the Wiki:
"Super lather
A lather created from using both shave soap and shave cream together, in order to get extra slick lather. "

You got it right :thumbup1:

maxman · Jul 1, 2010

It's fun trying to figure out what magic combination works best.

Speedwell68 · Jul 1, 2010

Boots Cool Cologne Lather Cream works brilliantly worked on a puck of Erasmic. Palmolive Cream and Erasmic is pretty good too.

BladeRunner001 · Jul 1, 2010

To go to the next level: Uberlather
Mix in a few drops of Glycerin to superlather...and watch the lather explode :thumbup:

Cheers,
Robert

Rocketeer · Jul 1, 2010

Lynx said:
... Someone wrote about mixing Col Conk Lime with Proraso cream and getting very good results. ...

Hmmmmm ... why hadn't I thought of this before? I don't have many soaps/creams, but I do have these two! I must try this!! :w00t:

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dpmtherrien · Jul 1, 2010

Very easy to mix. The lather is really great. Any soap and any cream will do the trick. Try adding the glycerin, just a few drops, and the lather gets really slick. :thumbup1:

Rumbaldi · Jul 1, 2010

I'm going to try VDH soap and CO Bigelow cream tomorrow. It's what I have so I'll give it a go.

PhatMan · Jul 1, 2010

Lynx,

An alternative to glycerin, and to add more slip to the lather, use a couple of drops of 'personal lubricant' :blush:

I use 'KY' .

As shaving soaps and creams are on the alkaline side, you will find that the 'personal lubricant' will thicken up your lather considerably.

The use of these lubes really ramps up the slickness of the lather.

Please try and report back your findings (if everybody is not too embarrassed !! :001_smile

)

I found that this mix worked particularly well for DE shaves (of my face !!!)

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

ackvil · Jul 2, 2010

PhatMan said:
Lynx,

An alternative to glycerin, and to add more slip to the lather, use a couple of drops of 'personal lubricant'

I use 'KY' .

As shaving soaps and creams are on the alkaline side, you will find that the 'personal lubricant' will thicken up your lather considerably.

The use of these lubes really ramps up the slickness of the lather.

Please try and report back your findings (if everybody is not too embarrassed !! )

I found that this mix worked particularly well for DE shaves (of my face !!!)

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Russ:

Thanks for the tip. :thumbup1:

This was the best shave I have ever had. Mixed a few drops in my lather and did not see that much difference in the looks of the lather. But when my razor got to my face it just glided. In fact, I increased the setting on the FB I was using this a.m. to 8 and needed only three passes instead of my normal four. Plus, the shave around my neck - usually a tender spot - was flawless.

The only problem I had was to explain to my wife why I was taking the KY to the bathroom! :blushing:

I may try this as a pre-shave oil. It is a lot cheaper than T&H!

PhatMan · Jul 2, 2010

Jim,

Glad it worked :001_smile

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

rosborne · Jul 2, 2010

I think we have failed to answer the OPs question as to how do you make super lather. Since I havent tried super lather, I can only guess.

I would say make your lather with a soap as normal and drop a small scoop of cream into your bowl. Add additional lubes at that time as well.

ackvil · Jul 2, 2010

rosborne said:
I think we have failed to answer the OPs question as to how do you make super lather. Since I havent tried super lather, I can only guess.

I would say make your lather with a soap as normal and drop a small scoop of cream into your bowl. Add additional lubes at that time as well.

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0C1cLELQo for a good demonstration.

wolfmanxiii · Jul 2, 2010

ackvil said:
Russ:

Thanks for the tip.

This was the best shave I have ever had. Mixed a few drops in my lather and did not see that much difference in the looks of the lather. But when my razor got to my face it just glided. In fact, I increased the setting on the FB I was using this a.m. to 8 and needed only three passes instead of my normal four. Plus, the shave around my neck - usually a tender spot - was flawless.

The only problem I had was to explain to my wife why I was taking the KY to the bathroom!

I may try this as a pre-shave oil. It is a lot cheaper than T&H!

So what happens now KYAD?!
Get the warming, that will be awesome! :lol:

Then we will have things such as, "I personally prefer AstroGlide to KY, it feels a little less sticky and lubricates better and longer" :lol:

Sorry guys, really this isn't a bad idea and believe me, I've thought about doing it before, just never actually went through with it.

Lynx · Jul 2, 2010

THANKS!!!

I am always surprised how many interesting and creative opinions comes bouncing back as soon as a question is dropped into the forums!

I will try all the great ideas. The KY suggestion is a bit outside the box and REALLY creative. :lol:

Is glycerin sold at pharmacies? If not, where can I get some?

Tomorrow morning I will give the Conk Lime/Proraso a go.

Speedwell68 · Jul 2, 2010

I am going to superlather later on and I am going to try this KY tip.

ackvil · Jul 2, 2010

Lynx said:
THANKS!!!

I am always surprised how many interesting and creative opinions comes bouncing back as soon as a question is dropped into the forums!

I will try all the great ideas. The KY suggestion is a bit outside the box and REALLY creative.

Is glycerin sold at pharmacies? If not, where can I get some?

Tomorrow morning I will give the Conk Lime/Proraso a go.

You can get glycerin at health food stores. I know Vitamin Shoppe carries it.

BladeRunner001 · Jul 2, 2010

Do you really want to get a "rise" of your lather, try dissolving some of this in your lather :tongue_sm

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Then see what happens :jump:

I can't wait for your report.

Cheers,
Robert

damooshki · Jul 2, 2010

wolfmanxiii said:
So what happens now KYAD?!
Get the warming, that will be awesome!
Then we will have things such as, "I personally prefer AstroGlide to KY, it feels a little less sticky and lubricates better and longer"

Sorry guys, really this isn't a bad idea and believe me, I've thought about doing it before, just never actually went through with it.

All of this really brings home the notion of faceterbating. :lol:

Speedwell68 · Jul 2, 2010

KY FTW. That was bloody awesome, a Boots Cool Cologne/Erasmic superlather with added KY. UberLather is the future. :thumbup:

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