Lather Shots

[filobiblic]

I'll join in. This was after face lathering Catie's Bubbles LTV

Is that your new Brad Sears brush? [emoji6]

 

[unobtainium81]

Is that your new Brad Sears brush? [emoji6]

Yes it is. Very nice brush.

 

[Mark1966]

Not with vintage Yardley!

OOPS! ...

 

[Mark1966]

Taking inspiration from meringue (because gelato doesn't work as a descriptor for me -but this would be a very personal thing) ...

You don't want foamy -

Do you want 'soft peaks' -

or more 'firm peaks' -

or 'stiff peaks' -

I'm probably shooting for 'firm' personally.

Thoughts of others?

 

[Korbz]

Looks like my kitchen yesterday! Got to love making Pavs

 

[Normie]

Taking inspiration from meringue (because gelato doesn't work as a descriptor for me) ...

You don't want foamy -

Do you want 'soft peaks' -

or more 'firm peaks' -

or 'stiff peaks' -

I'm probably shooting for 'firm' personally.

Thoughts of others?

Wow, we really are getting nerdy now aren't we? [emoji12] ROFLMAO

 

[Psmith]

Taking inspiration from meringue (because gelato doesn't work as a descriptor for me) ...

You don't want foamy -

Do you want 'soft peaks' -

or more 'firm peaks' -

or 'stiff peaks' -

I'm probably shooting for 'firm' personally.

Thoughts of others?

I feel qualified to reply as I used to be a chef.
Personally I'm going for soft peaks. If I blow on the lather there should be a little movement. A ripple if you will.
You're right about the foam. Definitely no bubbles.

 

[Psmith]

And, to take it further, exactly like meringue there should be a sheen to the lather.
Great analogy.

 

[alfredus]

Oh you shouldn't forget- it's fantastic alright! [emoji6]

Have you tried the new Select v2 yet or Oliva for that matter?

 

[Mark1966]

Looks like my kitchen yesterday! Got to love making Pavs

Eating them even better

Wow, we really are getting nerdy now aren't we? [emoji12] ROFLMAO

Well past nerdy now I suspect

And, to take it further, exactly like meringue there should be a sheen to the lather.
Great analogy.

Yes, I think stiff peaks is too far, maybe soft/firm peaks - definitely a sheen.

This whole 'new' lathering process does remind me so much of making meringues!

 

[filobiblic]

Have you tried the new Select v2 yet or Oliva for that matter?

Sadly, not yet. I'm curious about Oliva (his Olive Oil soap) -and he even has just released a new, unique scent in the Oliva as well.
I've got a few tins of his v1 Select (which is superb). I'll wait until May when it's possible that it will be available locally. If that happens, it'll be a huge event (as currently it's only available direct from Larry via his website).

 

[alfredus]

Sorry for the poor pic - but my camera battery died on me...but the lather was too good not to document

 

[Korbz]

when it's possible that it will be available locally

hmmm.... might start saving now... there's some good stuff on it's way in the coming months

 

[Osman]

Proraso Red

20160328_080012 by Osman Mehmed, on Flickr

 

[SpeedyPC]

Aaaah home sweet home god I missed my bloody bare bed, any way loving all the great lather photo shots and I can't remember which forum & user was planning to make an Olive Oil Shaving Soap any idea's

 

[Mark1966]

Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson H2 Boar
Soap/Cream: P.160 Professional Sapone Speciale Per Barba Tipo Morbido

Had some time to experiment and wanted to see how a classic 'unobtainium' soap stood up to my new found technique.

In the container I can see why people talk about this 'exploding' into lather -



This was after only a few swirls!

Probably not the best brush to experiment with as I'm still getting used to it - but this was the lather for the first pass at where I usually take things -



On my face, which I can't show you, the lather looked the goods, but was lacking in the glide department. Figured I would do some work before the second pass to improve it -



Looked better and worked better, more glide now! Certainly has those peaks and sheen of nice meringue

Thought I would still try pushing it further for the third 1/2 pass around the jawline -



Now this is what I see when @alfredus and @Osman post pics!

The blade really did glide across my face and I didn't feel it at all. Sensational lather produced an amazing shave result.

Thanks to the lathermeister for kicking this all off for me

 

[filobiblic]

Aaaah home sweet home god I missed my bloody bare bed, any way loving all the great lather photo shots and I can't remember which forum & user was planning to make an Olive Oil Shaving Soap any idea's

@khun_diddy has but is waiting for it to cure. I think it's another 1-2 months to go...

Larry from Cold River Soap Works (CRSW) has a soap with a predominance of Olive Oil. It's called the Oliva soap range. You can only buy his soaps directly from his website.

 

[filobiblic]

Had some time to experiment and wanted to see how a classic 'unobtainium' soap stood up to my new found technique.

Great work! [emoji41]
(Those lovely butterscotch brothers are looking on enviously in the background...)

Thanks to the lathermeister for kicking this all off for me

Indeed! And for services rendered to P&C @alfredus really needs that title bestowed upon him... [emoji23]

 

[alfredus]

Great pics and beautiful butterscotch army in the background @Mark1966

 

[Mark1966]

Great pics and beautiful butterscotch army in the background @Mark1966

I'm not sure I would describe the pics as great - but hopefull informative and helpful.

The butterscotch family - or at least that weekly rotation part is nice