How To Bowl Lather (My Way) Wetshaving Tutorial

[@anthonydennis460]

Just started with DE razor shaving two weeks ago. Had trouble getting the lather right. Was almost ready to give up until I saw your great video. I followed your video and got a perfect lather and he best shave I ever had. FANTASTIC VIDEO. THANK YOU !!!!!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Hey that's great to hear! Welcome to our community of wetshavers. I'm glad to hear my video helped you make a great lather. I hope you have many great shaves ahead of you. Thanks for watching!

[@TheVirtualGroomroom]

I've also been playing with samples in the bowl lately and I agree with the spreading technique. You'll often find that a lot of bowl latherers have a lot of residual soap left in the bowl because they've just chucked a big clump in the bottom. This is a great technique!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I used to just press a chuck in the bottom but it would always leave a bunch of soap behind that didn't get incorporated. I have found this technique to be much more effective. Thanks for watching bro 🙏🏻

[@TheVirtualGroomroom]

@@dk.damnfineshave It's very good for bowl loading and then building the lather on your face but your technique is much better for actual bowl lathering in my opinion.

[@borbetomagus]

I've been able to produce more than sufficient lather with only a pea-sized amount of dry soap spread thinly throughout a barely textured plastic salsa bowl by IMUSA. Some additional tips make it happen more easily: using a 26-30mm synthetic brush that's barely damp; swirling brush until soap produces a paste on brush and bowl; extracting soap from knot and re-working it (and repeat throughout -- very important); add very small amounts of water, rework and extract from knot; repeat until sufficient amount (and preferred consistency) of lather is produced. At first the initial lather production will look woefully insufficient (and you'll probably be tempted to load more soap), but re-working soap that gets trapped in the knot, plus using a large enough synthetic knot to more efficiently agitate the soap into a lather should make your various shaving creams, soaps and triple milled soaps last a long time. I've been wet-shaving for over 8 years and haven't gone through a full tub or brick of triple-milled soap, but have gone through a tube or two of shaving cream. Perhaps not as an efficient process for some, but will work faster with a tube of Derby shaving cream.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

Another shaving cream for Newbies is Proraso shaving cream in a tube. It’s economical as hell…$10….and lathers up really easily. I started with it…and after many others at high prices…I keep coming back to my all time favorites….Proraso Green….Red… and White.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I agree. I started with Proraso creams and they are always a great option. Thanks for watching!

[@gentlemensedge5503]

You have a good technique and it really shows in the lather...I will never look at lather the same way again! Great video, brother..!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I know some people in the community who just hate bowl lathering. The kind that think "if your not shaving my way, your doing it wrong". Well you can hate the player but don't hate the game. The proof is in the lather. You can't argue with those results. Thanks for watching brother! 🙏🏻

[@bendycard]

I missed this first time around DK, a great demonstration of bowl lathering. 😌👍 Bearded wet shaving channels matter.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you Dave!

[@michaelgohde6078]

Bearded wetshaving channels matter. This really is a very good tutorial!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!

[@shave326]

You won! Please let me know how to reach you! Congrats!

[@briantatro7493]

Great technique brother. I’m new to safety razor shaving and tried few dif ways. Use yours now it’s simple but effective

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thanks bro! I'm glad to hear this technique is working out for you!

[@sefertonshaves]

Happened to just come across this video and I know it is not new but a great bowl lather tutorial. Stay safe.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Glad you found and enjoyed the lathering tutorial!

[@robertross8565]

I agree with spreading out the soap. The other thing that works like magic is using DISTILLED WATER to make your lather. It works much better than tap water, even if the water coming out of the tap is soft.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I've used the distilled water method for 2 months and it made great lathers but I didn't notice enough difference for me to bother with it moving forward.

[@gravesit]

Great tutorial! “Bearded wetshaving channels matter”

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!

[@flynn6306]

Great demo! I use a similar method, except I use a sturdy guitar pick to scoop the soap out. I use a bit more water to start with as well. I prefer a bit more of a thinner yogurt lather when I’m shaving my head and a bit thicker for my face 👍🏻

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thanks for watching! I have a guitar pick I use sometimes now days too. The good thing about adding water slowly is that you can dial in your lather to perfection.

[@mikeperritte]

Thanks for the good tutorial for us beginners to wet shaving

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Your welcome! I hope you take a liking to the hobby like I did! Any questions, let me know.

[@jamesd.4223]

Great tutorial! I'm using the PAA travel scuttle and typically just spread it out near the bottom, which is actually quite small/narrow. It gets me there, but it does take some time and lots of water (using a badger brush). I'll have to experiment with spreading it thinner and higher on the bowl's walls. Wish I found this video a couple months ago!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thanks bro! I'm happy you enjoyed this video. Hopefully it helps.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

I started out with a bowl like this….but had problems with it. It was hard to securely hold and usually needed to be picked up with two hands when they were soapy….plus my Simpsonn T3 brush sank down to low in the bowl. Solution….I found the FINE bowl on West Coast Shaving for $28….also sold on Amazon. It is 5 in. across and 2 1/2 in. Deep….nice looking ceramic. The big plus to this bowl is the thumb loop with a brush rest on top. It is ergonomic as hell. You can slip your left thumb through the loop and pick the bowl up with one soapy hand…and it’s secure and not going anywhere. Your right hand can pick up your brush off the brush rest. The Fine bowl really lathers up easily and is wide enough to give good brush action without banging against the sides….and just deep enough to keep lather from spilling over the sides. The last plus is the ease of cleaning. The ribs on the bottom and sides are easy to clean under running water with just your thumb. This is the best bowl I’ve found and recommend it highly. Check it out on KZbin here…under Fine shaving bowl.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I'm familiar with this bowl and it looks like a FINE bowl indeed. *pun intended lol

[@donathan5932]

i got the same spoons from cold stone creamery a few weeks ago theyre perfect

[@dk.damnfineshave]

God damn I miss Cold Stone Creamery! They closed in my city a few years back. 😭

[@donathan5932]

@@dk.damnfineshave I’m lactose intolerant so I’ll never get to enjoy it. Also I tried to load my brush straight from the tub and my lather was way better not sure why

[@dk.damnfineshave]

You may be loading more then you realize while tub loading. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jrreyes5121]

Well done DK, I think "Bearded wetshaving channels matter"

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!

[@IAMCDB]

The spreading is a good move, very nice.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Just a method I picked up after some experimentation. I think the results speak for themselves.

[@IAMCDB]

@@dk.damnfineshave Sure does, very nice.

[@shave326]

That’s what she said

[@carlitos_shaves]

DK is a Lather producing, beer drinking and cool beast!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Right back at ya buddy! 🍻

[@andrewwilson9617]

Hello DK. Nice video. I use a chrome bowl and even though it's smooth I still build a great lather in a short time.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Hey Andrew! Thanks for watching! Having ridges in your shaving bowl is not necessary at all. It just helps a bit in my opinion. I have used smooth bowls as well and haven't had any issues making a nice dense lather.

[@andrewwilson9617]

@@dk.damnfineshave I use Arko shave sticks too and even though it's a budget soap it builds a great lather. I am English but I live in Antalya Turkey so Arko is my go to soap.

[@antoniowimer]

Great tutorial! Terrific looking lather.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@glenthomason1428]

Thanks for the lesson. I have trouble getting all the air out of my lathers. Is there a big difference between soaps and creams?

[@dk.damnfineshave]

There is a big difference in soaps and creams for the most part. Even from one soap company to another, there are differences. The method is pretty universal. Except I would add water even more slowly with a cream because it already has a good amount of moisture in it. If your lathers are really airy, you may be whipping your lather too aggressively or simply putting too much water. It may just be a high structure soap/cream and that's just the way it is. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@elchingonmendezshaves7249]

AWESOME BROTHER 😁👍👍THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thanks for watching bro 🙏🏻

[@RawOU812]

“Bearded wetshaving channels matter”

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!

[@gentbehindascent]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you! Hope it helped!

[@williambelott1897]

I just called my wife, told her to come home right away😳

[@dk.damnfineshave]

😂

[@fredlampher8154]

Way too much time and work to get a bowl of lather. Bloom some Cella, load brush for 10 seconds, mix in any bowl and apply. Should have enough for 3 pass shave. Whole process takes less than a minute.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

A minute is way too long. 😂

[@ShavingwithSerge]

I needed to review some how to bowl lather videos. 😅

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Well I'm glad you found the best one lol

[@ShavingwithSerge]

@@dk.damnfineshave hahahAhaha! 🙌🏼😆

[@juliusu6615]

“Bearded wet shaving channels matter” cuz they just do!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@slippyg]

Far too much soap. You don't need that much. That amount would serve about 10 passes..

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Literally says "my way" on the title.

[@edwinl.5262]

"Bearded wetshaving channels matter"

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@toddd7444]

Do any Shave Pucks or hard soaps are going to work?. You can mix and match old soaps? to fit in any mug or cup that you like to use. like (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arkos shave soaps?) Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave for a minute or so? if it foams up, stop. the water keeps it from burning itself up? (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy does it? let cool don't want to crack the mugs or cups you're using? ( you just went it to congeal in your mug or cup') place in the sun, until soap hardens? When using Dry Brush more Water. For its (price point?)' (I use Dove bar soaps?) (use any soaps Out there ??) save your money spend it on your wife don't listen to the shave mafia.try to save people money in these inflationary times wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas

[@dk.damnfineshave]

I've used hard pucks in mugs and in my bowls many times. They work just fine and get the job done. I prefer to shave with a high quality artisan shave soap. This is the way I like it and will continue to do it. Thank you.

[@toddd7444]

it sure is. its really hard to find shave supplies that are reasonably priced in these inflationary times hugs wheelchair larry

[@shave_on_gents]

Thats how you do it!! Fantastic!

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thanks bro!

[@LuisTorres-qt7ej]

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[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!

[@michaelendres337]

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[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@RKinNJ]

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[@dk.damnfineshave]

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[@mongoboomer8419]

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[@dk.damnfineshave]

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[@tonycornetta]

“Bearded wetshaving channels matter”

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jamesbracken353]

“Bearded wetshaving channels matter”

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Thank you!