How much shaving soap should you use?

There’s simply no way to say you should use x ounces of shaving soap. The amount will be different depending on what type of lather you’re after, how thick your beard is, and most of all how much lather you need to create for a nice comfortable shave. This is something you will need to experiment with but you should be able to quickly discover a lathering technique that works for you.

How to use a shaving soap to achieve the perfect shave?

To achieve the perfect close shave, we recommend following these simple steps: Prep your face - Take a hot shower or simply press a hot, wet towel over your face for a few minutes to "open" up your pores. This will help prevent your hair follicles from fighting so much against the razor. Prep the soap and brush - Next, prepare the brush and the soap by soaking them in hot water for a few minutes. Building the lather - Building a good lather needs water so run your shaving brush through water and then swirl it over the soap in the dish. Give it enough force to splay the bristles a bit. Keep swirling until you’ve got a light foam comprised of tiny bubbles. Apply the lather - Once the brush is properly loaded with a light foam of tiny bubbles, apply it directly to your face. Keep swirling until a rich, thick foam starts to build. But remember, you’re not going to achieve the kind of aerosol-induced foam you get with canned shaving creams. You’re after something more organic which is typically heavier and slightly less lofty than canned foams. Once the lather has achieved the desired consistency, it’s time to pick up your straight edge and get to work. For a super-close shave, you may want to shave twice.

How long does shaving soap last?

In most cases, hard shaving soaps will last even through daily use over several months. However, there are some high-quality milled soaps, such as the Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Hard Shaving Soap reviewed above, that can last up to a year.

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