I’ve used this technique for my last three shaves and have gotten amazing lather results! What a great way for a perfect soap to water ratio that produced cushiony slick lathers. Thanks for the tip!
Video is concise and to the point, I tried not flicking and left more water than ever in my brush and it lathered far better than before, I must have taken most of the water out with a harder squeeze and the flick. Thanks for the quick tips! (BTW: for new shavers, I tried different quality Badger hair brushes over the years, but am just as happy with my fairly cheap Semogue Boars hair brush, so you don't have to spend a lot to get a nice lather!)
I got mine in this winter and it spent 5 days soaking in ice cold water in my unheated garage before I tried using it. Another UA-cam trick that worked! @@shavetutor
I’ve encountered this very problem recently and this video has a great little bunch of tips. I’ll definitely try this technique out soon. Thanks, Mark.
I'm going to try this. Although, I've always given the brush a good flick or two and start the lathering process. I add water as I go and find this works for me. I've seen other wet shavers comment that it's better to add water as you go. This keeps you form having to much water in the brush and a sloppy mess when building a lather. Still, I'll give this a try.:) Looks like, with practice as you say, it hits the right ratio of water to soap/cream.:) Thanks!:)
Excellent Mark, that method depends also on what cream/soap we use. If I have a cream like TOBS or Maca Root that is sensitive to water, with this method I get a very foamy lather that never comes together or never gets dense and creamy as I like. Am I doing something wrong? But with soaps, is different and works just fine. As I keep loading upside down, water still exists inside the bottom of the knot and when I face lather, is been released slowly and mixes a perfect lather for my tastes.
Interesting observation. I've tried TOBS with this method and it worked (didn't try Maca Root). Do you have "hard" water or "soft" water? That might be a factor here....
I'm not sure, but I can say that I have a problem on lathering the MWF. So maybe water is a bit hard. I live in Greece, Athens. But with most soaps I get a good lather.
I have 2 questions about eliminating excess water from a shaving brush. 1. After soaking or wetting the brush prior to a shave is it better to squeeze the hairs to eliminate the excess water, or shake the brush? 2. After the shave when I rinse the brush, is it better to squeeze the hairs to eliminate the excess water, or shake the brush? I'm asking because I'm worried if I shake the brush too hard I'll force the hairs out in time.
Yaqi brush the one in starter pack soap was a cheap soap Barbershoppe It may be my technique because I found that the lather ended up down brush rather than on tips However I may retry at a later date
I have the Geo F. Trumper soap, and I can't get a proper lather..... I've probably tried 20 different methods, but that soap is just rubbish. I'm gonna use it as a handsoap if I don't end up throwing it away.
Interesting, I'm just the opposite, painting motions never built a good lather for me (though I do use it to smooth out a consistent layer just before I start shaving).
@@shavetutor It's probably my fault, I've been into traditional shaving for only a week. Maybe i don't load my brush good enough to get the soap deep into the bristles. I will try your method and report back.
I’ve used this technique for my last three shaves and have gotten amazing lather results! What a great way for a perfect soap to water ratio that produced cushiony slick lathers. Thanks for the tip!
Great!
Video is concise and to the point, I tried not flicking and left more water than ever in my brush and it lathered far better than before, I must have taken most of the water out with a harder squeeze and the flick. Thanks for the quick tips! (BTW: for new shavers, I tried different quality Badger hair brushes over the years, but am just as happy with my fairly cheap Semogue Boars hair brush, so you don't have to spend a lot to get a nice lather!)
I'm still working on breaking in my Semogue brush, but it is nice and well built. :)
I got mine in this winter and it spent 5 days soaking in ice cold water in my unheated garage before I tried using it. Another UA-cam trick that worked! @@shavetutor
Great tips, Mark! I always flicked my wrist, but I'm def gonna try this out. Thanks!
I have been using this method for the last several shaves & works for me, no longer a wrist flicker , cheers !
Excellent!
I've been a wet shaver for years but never did this particular technique. I'll have to try it as I do struggle with water levels a bit.
Yes please do then report back on how it worked out for you.
Big fan of this method after trying it for a week 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Me checking to see if it was truly mantic approved like a neurotic mofo 😅
This was an awesome tip! Did a head shave and then a face shave with two different boar brushes and lathering was a joy! Thank you very much!
I’ve encountered this very problem recently and this video has a great little bunch of tips. I’ll definitely try this technique out soon. Thanks, Mark.
I have always removed water by shaking the brush vertically like a pepper shaker, but I will try this!
Thanks Mark. A simple, repeatable process. I like it! All the best.
That's what I like about it, it's repeatable and more consistent than giving the brush a big ol' flick of the wrist. :)
I'm going to try this. Although, I've always given the brush a good flick or two and start the lathering process. I add water as I go and find this works for me. I've seen other wet shavers comment that it's better to add water as you go. This keeps you form having to much water in the brush and a sloppy mess when building a lather. Still, I'll give this a try.:) Looks like, with practice as you say, it hits the right ratio of water to soap/cream.:) Thanks!:)
Thanks Mark, as a newbie this is very useful as I have been having quite a few lathering issues of late.
Hi Mark- Very nice lathering tutorial; thank you! I hope you have a great week ahead and all the best!
All the best to you too!
Great tips - I will use that to up my game!
Excellent Mark, that method depends also on what cream/soap we use. If I have a cream like TOBS or Maca Root that is sensitive to water, with this method I get a very foamy lather that never comes together or never gets dense and creamy as I like. Am I doing something wrong?
But with soaps, is different and works just fine. As I keep loading upside down, water still exists inside the bottom of the knot and when I face lather, is been released slowly and mixes a perfect lather for my tastes.
Interesting observation. I've tried TOBS with this method and it worked (didn't try Maca Root). Do you have "hard" water or "soft" water? That might be a factor here....
I'm not sure, but I can say that I have a problem on lathering the MWF. So maybe water is a bit hard. I live in Greece, Athens.
But with most soaps I get a good lather.
Thanks Mark very clear and easy to do tip on get the right amount of water for a fantastic lather! :) #Heart
I add a drop or two of vegetable glycerin to the centre of the brush after soaking and massage into the brush, then load with soap, seems to work well
Adding a bit of glycerin is a great idea for under-performing soaps.
Thanks Mark, I'm going to have to try this.
Please do and be sure to report back here with what you experience.
Great idea it does help leather with my synthetic brush
I have 2 questions about eliminating excess water from a shaving brush.
1. After soaking or wetting the brush prior to a shave is it better to squeeze the hairs to eliminate the excess water, or shake the brush?
2. After the shave when I rinse the brush, is it better to squeeze the hairs to eliminate the excess water, or shake the brush?
I'm asking because I'm worried if I shake the brush too hard I'll force the hairs out in time.
1- Squeeze. 2- Squeeze, then brush it against a clean, dry towel to help dry the fibers.
@@shavetutor Thanks.
Nice tips.
Great 👍 I will definitely try this thanks
Yes please try and leave another comment with your thoughts.
Sorry to say I get a better lather shaking the brush but it may just be me
I am a beginner
@@airdbreck thanks for trying it! What kind of brush and cream/soap did you use?
Yaqi brush the one in starter pack soap was a cheap soap Barbershoppe
It may be my technique because I found that the lather ended up down brush rather than on tips
However I may retry at a later date
I love wet shaving with a DE blade
Why don't you just allow the brush to ever-so-slightly- and I mean slightly - drain when you take it out of the sink and add some cream to the brush?
I find that doing that tends to keep too much water in the brush (at least in my "hard" water).
your a big help ,thanks
My pleasure :)
I have the Geo F. Trumper soap, and I can't get a proper lather..... I've probably tried 20 different methods, but that soap is just rubbish. I'm gonna use it as a handsoap if I don't end up throwing it away.
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Awesome video Mantic may i ask what brush is being used in 1:52? and also is can you give us a link to it(if available)
That's one of the new brushes by Taconic (Super Safety Razors). They're a good value and the I like the synthetic one in particular quite a lot.
@@shavetutor awesome! never heard of them but im going to give them a try thanks :)
@@latintiger You can even find them on Amazon.
@@shavetutor great! i also went to there website too its great thanks again
Cool
I can never get a lather with circular motions. Only by doing the paint brush technique.
Interesting, I'm just the opposite, painting motions never built a good lather for me (though I do use it to smooth out a consistent layer just before I start shaving).
@@shavetutor It's probably my fault, I've been into traditional shaving for only a week. Maybe i don't load my brush good enough to get the soap deep into the bristles. I will try your method and report back.