Bowl Lathering Using Shaving Soap - Episode 1 of 3
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Kevy Shaves on Instagram - / kevyshaves
Number 1 of a 3 part series on bowl lathering for wet shaving. This is how I bowl lather by putting a hard soap into the bottom of the bowl and then create the lather.
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I have been mug soap shaving since 96' and even I picked up some new tips and tricks from your 3 part video. I also saw where you like Blues and B.B. King. I live in a little town and was lucky enough to see him live at a small show with maybe 60 people. I was really close to the stage and was blown away by how incredible he sounded live. Thanks making such great videos. I thoroughly enjoy them.
THANK YOU!
Oh my god, every video on YT and even professional shaving sites do not tell you to do this. They literally go from "soak your brush" to "now whip your brush around the bowl" - completely skipping the soap... even when it's a bloody LATHER tutorial. This is the first one that explicitly says, "scrape some into the bowl".
Great lather. I don’t get the comments that something taking 2 minutes takes too long. These same people can spend hours surfing in social media or watching Netflix. Since I started wet shaving I have found a new ”me" moment and I really look forward to my shaves. I put some relaxing music on, take my time, and enjoy an excellent wet shave with my Rex, badger brush, and artisan soaps. I feel like a new man every time both mentally and physically.
Brilliant! Enjoy your time with your shave and take as long as you want. Kevy 👍
This. I'm female and wet shaving my legs changed the whole experience.
I used to shave in the shower and it was an uncomfortable chore that I dreaded; something to get over with quickly (not to mention the awful irritation after).
Now I put on some music, pour a whiskey soda, and sit on the tub edge enjoying the self-care ritual and letting my mind relax. Afterward, I feel physically and mentally refreshed and taken care of. Now, shaving is something I look forward to as a time to unwind and connect with myself in a caring way.
Well said. Pamper yourself and enjoy treats;g yourself well.
That's exactly how I always do it, conserves the soap big time! Arko is a lather monster!
Tallow based soaps are always perform better.
Thanks, Kevy. This popped up in my UA-cam feed, so I thought it would, of course, be worthwhile watching. You were going along in a rather straight-laced way. I figured there wouldn't be laughs in thos one. But, tjen, you made your comment about remembering to wash the spoon before enjoying coffee. Thanks for the laugh, eh. Apart from that, knowing that tjis or that method of producing a lather is going to produce a nice lather totally overrides the concern about how long it will take to make it. It'll be worth whatever time you know it will take to produce it.
Thanksnagain, guy.
This is NOT an area that I excel. I really needed this tutorial. Rest assured I picked up several good tips. Thank You.
That's great! That's the reason I made these videos, to hopefully pass on some useful tips 😀
I tried this. It worked wonderfully! I got the best lather I've ever had. Plus it's going to prolong the life of the puck because you're not putting water and the brush on it. Thanks so much!!!!
Nice lather Kevy.
Nicely done! That looks like a great lather. 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Very fine lather Kevy, reminds me i haven't used my Tabac soap for a long while. Thanks.
I didn't care much for bowl lathering either until I got my scuttle. Building a lather is so quick and easy. I love warm lather too lol
Kevy I seen you at Musselburgh East Lothian a few months ago. A miner strike show you were a good actor, I grew up during the miners strike my dad worked in the offices at Bilston Glen …
Brilliant! That was a good show at Musselburgh, great venue. I'm glad you enjoyed the play. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Nice! Shaving time is my favourite meditation.
Thanks. I find it very relaxing. Kevy 😀
Bowls with ridges make such a difference! It builds more lather than face lathering. It also helps with brushes that are floppy in my experience
ElementalHeroJoe Yes, the ridges definetly help in creating the lather. Cheers. Kevy 👍
very good educational videos there kevy - well done mate . Im sure it will aid seasoned ,as well as newbies to the game . - thanks .
Very interesting way to lather a hard soap. Thanks for posting.
Thanks. Lots of ways to do it I guess 😀
its as if you were making a souffle with the peaks and such. Fascinating watch Kevy, thank you!
you give a lot of help to newbies! thanks!
Thanks. Good to know I'm helping in some way. Kevy 👍
Welcome. You certainly are!
Nice to see that this way also works with a very hard soap - I do the same with my tallow soft Soaps and get a great result.
I am trying it this way with the Mitchell’s wool fat. I just got my skuttle bowl and have been trying to get a good lather without using the whole block. I wanted to try bowl lathering so I could switch soaps daily if I felt like it vs keeping a puck in my bowl and using it until the end.
@@krisbabic89 i hope it works out the way you want 😊 I love to bowl lather! 😁
Great Job Kevy ! Great Tips , Thanks ! Fantastic Lather !
Cheers Michael 😀
I will be trying this in the morning using my scuttle. Will try a plastic spoon to avoid the wrath of SWMBO. Great video sir.
Ha ha, nice one Ronnie. Gotta keep SWMBO sweet! 😀
+Kevy Shaves AWESOME! You're a genius!
oldie but goodie! I don't know why but I've been having trouble bowl lathering with some soaps. this will help a lot. thanks!
LockButcherShop Every soap is different as to how they lather. Most are usually quite good in a bowl. I find a synthetic brush works great for bowl lathering as you can really work it into the soap to create the lather. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Awesome instructional vid! On my way to episode 2.
Awesome instructions!!! I'm going to def use this method!!!
Love it and u answer my question because i dont like to but tha brush directly to tha soap
Hey the power tools in the back ground makes this a truly manly video....better than the friggen disco music some folks put in their vids
R Arizona Ha ha! Disco dancing with power tools for my next vid? 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍
I use a large guitar pick to scrape my soap and load my bowl. Small enough to store and leavein my tin or bowl. Super cheap too. TABAC is a THICK/SLICK Old Fashion. I also really like their Travel stick.
That's whipped up nicely. Has anyone found the shape of the bowl makes a difference? I'm using a bowl at the moment with high sides. I believe this may be scooping a lot of air in. I've ordered a shallow wider bowl which I'm hoping will facilitate thicker creamy lathers.
In my experience, good depth and good width are key in a shaving bowl. I've tried many shaving bowls, and ironically the best and fastest lather I've got from is a nice soup (or cereal) bowl I've got for dirt money from a mortar store. I keep it around and occasionally use it to whip up a good lather. Approximate dimensions on that bowl: 150mm diameter & 85 mm depth. I think ridges are overrated. The capacity of the bowl is more important for lathering. The lather needs space to exist, so the more the space the more the lather.
Beautiful lather there Sir.
Thank you sir 😀
+Kevy Shaves Most welcome. I think many shavers are in a bit of a hurry to get blade on the skin, but just taking an extra minute or two to work up your lather to a nice consistency can make a world of difference. Enjoy your videos, stay safe, and keep on shaving. :)
Hey kevy what type of bowl is this in the video? It’s very nice looking
You can prder them from www.bidefordpottery.co.uk/ They can put any name on your bowl. Tell them Kevy Shaves sent ya! Cheers. Kevy 🙂
Wow Kev, never seen the scrape and spoon (oo er mssus) method before, nice one, it works great 😌👏
Ha ha, works every time for me Dave 😉
+Kevy Shaves 😂👏
How do you know when the lather is complete? What are the signs that it is ready?
It should resemble the consistency of a thick yogurt or like a whipped cream consistency with a nice shine on the lather. The best thing I could suggest is to buy a really cheap soap like arko and a cheap cream, and practice lathering either on your face or in a bowl. Not necessarily to shave with, just practice adding water etc., until you find out you have the desired consistency for you.
There's no right or wrong way to lather soaps and creams. Some people prefer a thicker lather, whilst others prefer it to be a little more dry. Once you get it the way you prefers, you'll get the hang of it pretty quick. Don't be afraid to experiment adding water and sometimes the more you work it in the bowl with the brush, the thicker the lather will get. I hope this helps. Good luck. Kevy 😀
That's a great idea. Thank you. One more question, does the amount of water added change the slickness of the lather? Is wetter, thinner lather slicker, or not necessarily?
Wetter thinner lather isn't always the slickest lather, no. The water content does make the soap more slicker. It's finding the balance between adding just enough water as to adding to much water. It's much easier to get the lather just right if you only add a few drops of water at a time. You'll be surprised how much a few drops of water can make the soap increase in volume. Adding water will also help give the soap the shine I was talking about and this will let you know that it's going to have good slickness. Some soaps can take a lot of water content and they'll still to continue to lather just fine. Cella is a great example of a thirsty soap. By this, it just means it can take/handle a lot of water content in the lathering process. Some lathers dry out a little during the shave so a good tip if this happens is to dip the very end tips of the bristles on the brush in the water and that will help add a little more moisture if the lather seems a bit dry due to it being sitting out in the open between passes. Take a look at some of my videos or others on UA-cam and you'll see what I mean. Cheers. Kevy :)
Perfect. Will do, mate. Cheers.
I am going to watch all 3 of the videos and after have a shave . I need to work on my lather . Merkur 38 c and nivia cream . Thanks .
Cheers! 👍
I think it's important to note that he is using a bowl with ridges. You want a bowl that's ribbed for our pleasure. Makes it much easier to whip the lather.
Very nice lather bowl
Thanks Rich. It's a great bowl.
Great video I am going to try this method in minute with an old no name brand I have had in the cupboard for nearly 25years or there about
Was going to chuck it out but this looks interesting
Just did it soap was really old so came of in a powder but lathered well 3rd shave best yet
Nice one John. I read your Facebook post. Looks like your lather worked ok. You should take a look at www.thestraywhisker.com.au They're based in Australia and have some fantastic shave gear. Con is the main man there. If you do get anything, tell them Kevy sent you! 😀👍
Great lather
how long does the soap stay in the bowl before it starts to dissipate?
I usually shave with the soap straight away and good quality soaps like Tabac don't seem to dissipate much in my experience. Great question 😀
I go from a apothecary mug with a soap puck in it load the bristles of the brush and then go to the bowl....works alot faster and you don;t need a spoon ! LOL
You are the MASTER latherer, Kevy! A question, if you will entertain it: i heard elsewhere, cant remember exactly who, a fellow warning that you should not splay and rough up a good badger hair brush when bowl lathering, to just gently brush the tips across the soap. Has this been your experience? I only have one Simpsons - a Duke 3 Best - and I certainly don't want to damage it unnecessarily, if he's on point. It set me back about $100 here stateside. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
I've heard that too about badger brushes and actually mentioned it in a recent video when I used my Simpson Chubby 2. I splay them a little but I tend to take a bit more care when building a lather with a badger brush. If you're worried about damaging your brush, just play it safe and don't do it. Cheers. Kevy.😀👍
This lather looks perfect to me! In a lot of other tutorials they appear too thick as far as I can tell.
Lather is quite subjective. Everyone likes their lather differently, some like it thick and paste like, others like it to have a bit more water added to it. I guess there's no right or wrong way to do it. I like my lather to be quite thick and have a nice sheen to the finish of it. That way, I know it's going to be slick as there's enough water added to it to make it like that. Hope that explains. Kevy 👍
I always get a rich lather when I scoop.
nice video mr kevy, can u advise me how to care my soap ?? best rgrds fm athens!!!
After using the soap, I rinse off the excess lather that's in the tub then store it with the lid off, upside down for a day or two to let it dry completely, then I put the lid back on it and store it as normal in a drawer. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves thanks stay safe🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful
When I bowl lather I like my Fine Lathering Bowl. It has the ridges, but it also has a thumb hold to help me keep hold of the bowl while it gets wet. Once you drop the bowl to a Tile Floor, there is no saving it; like Humpty Dumpty it is gone.
Spot on in what you say. I wish this bowl had some kind of handle for my thumb.
Next time, try this so your oatmeal spoon won't taste so soapy: add about 10 drops of water directly to your hard soap, then load your damp brush. Add a few drops of water at a time to the bowl while building lather - simpler, quicker and makes the same merangue-like consistency of dense, slick lather.
I recently installed a laptop in my shave lab, so I can watch videos like yours while enjoying my morning shave - In the time you fiddled around with your soap, I build my awesome Merangue-Like (no, it's NOT 'yogurty') lather and completed my 3 pass shave.
I have noticed that I get a smoother and longer-lasting shave while playing YOUR videos, than I do with those other video shave guys!
A neat idea, scooping a hard soap with a spoon. It should also work when one wishes to leather bowl a stick soap like Speick.
Yes it works great. Just remember to rinse the soap from the spoon before you make some coffee! Lol 😀
Bowl Lather vs Face Lather
Which is better?
Thats up to you to decide. I like both. 😀👍
What bowl is this? it looks fantastic!
Theo Papadopoulos Cheers Theo. It was a group buy on a UK shaving forum called The Shaving Room. Cheers. Kevy.
Kevy,I usually start on the soap puck and then move to the bowl. I think that uses much less soap than what you scraped out with your spoon. Just my thought. Chris
I sometimes bloom the soap chris. Just thought I'd try it a different way for this vid.blooming the soap usually uses less, you're right.
Very helpful, thanks!
great tutorial. I will try it.
Cool! Let me know how it goes. Or maybe I'll see it on a video! I've not forgotten about the tag 😀
+Kevy Shaves hehehehehe... no worries. I think you might. I'm in the market for a new shave bowl anyway;)
One day, I’m going to stop being a cheapskate and buy a quality shave bowl, but can’t help getting by with a large side Boston Market bowl. It caters to my common senses and usually comes filled with candy yams.
The bottom of the bowl is just rippled for days
Thanks for this! Is the bowl wet to begin with?
Martin Evans I cant remember if it was wet to start with for this video Martin but yes, now, I fill the bowl with hot water then tip it out before I add the cream or soap. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Thanks! I normally face lather but I have some samples on the way that will require this. I'm two months into DE shaving after way too many years of carts and I'm a convert. Your videos along with a few others have been immensely helpful.
Martin Evans good to hear your shaving this way Martin. I mentioned in my latest video about buying some cheap cream or soaps and practice lathering both in a bowl and onto your face. Even if you're not shaving, just practice lathering, adding water etc, until you're happy with the consistency. It doesn't take too long until you'll get it just the way you like it. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Absolutely but not on these samples - Martin De Candre! Looking forward to trying them out.
Ha ha! No, I wouldn't practice with that soap! Cheers. Kevy :)
I've Never gotten along with bowl lathering. Always turns out too thin. Besides, it makes more sense to lather directly on face to soften those wiskers.
It takes a bit of practice to get just right, and every soap and cream is different. It's easy to add too much water and it thins the lather out in the bowl. I only do it if I have the time to do it. I like face and bowl lathering. Cheers. Kevy
Hi Kevy! May I ask you where did you get your bowl? It's very nice!
Hey Enzo. The link to where I got the bowl is - www.bidefordpottery.co.uk Cheers. Kevy 😀
Kevy Shaves thank you so much! Greetings from Italy!
Nice lathering technique. My only observation would be: put some water in other bowl to soak the brush as many times as you want, so you do not waste more than 2 liter as you did in the video. Just my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. We have plenty rainfall here in Scotland, so there's plenty of water to spare. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
It’s good advice mate 👌🏽
Kevy, where did you get this bowl? Exactly what I'm looking for.
Jon Phelan hi Jon. It was ordered through this potters. www.bidefordpottery.co.uk Tell them Kevy Shaves sent ya! 😜
My wrist locks up like every time I bowl lather . I get like Carpal tunnel LOL
I just load my brush from the puck without scraping any soap from the puck. Works just fine for me. YMMV
You’re using enough soap to shave your entire neighbourhood.
😁
Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome Michael 😀
Dear Kevy, I was wishing to buy a Captain's Choice large Cobalt lathering bowl. But didn't want to incur the shipping charges from America. Do you have any links to shops in the Uk I might order this product from. Or a similar product. Thanks for your videos, I've learned a heap of things from you. Best wishes and Merry christmas. Andy H in Nottingham.
Hi Andy. There isn't anyone at the moment in the UK that sells the Captains Choice bowls I'm afraid. There are a couple of good places that do shave bowls and scuttles and I'm sure they do bespoke orders too, so you can contact them and tell them what you want.
Here's the links..
stevewoodheadceramics.co.uk/index.php/shaving-scuttle-shaving-mug-shaving-bowl.html
www.bidefordpottery.co.uk/
www.gilesshaving.co.uk/
Cheers. Kevy 👍
Thanks for the quick reply Kevy, very kind of you. I'll be sure to check things out. Have a great week. Keep warm up there in Scotland. It's my favourite place. Best wishes. Andy.
where did you purchase the bowl from?
www.bidefordpottery.co.uk Tell them Kevy Shaves sent you 😁
I think I would try using a bedpan for lathering. Generous space to work up a good amount 😆👍
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can you please send me a link from were you brought this bowl please?
Sure Gareth. Here's the pottery where I got it from. www.bidefordpottery.co.uk Send them an email. Cheers. Kevy :)
Where is the bowl from Kevy.
Hi Vince. Here's a link to the pottery - www.bidefordpottery.co.uk Tell them Kevy Shaves sent you! Lol! Cheers. Kevy :)
looks like cool whip...😂
Lol! It does!! Kevy :)
Kevy Shaves, have you seen Jason rudman's shaving channel?
looks like merengue
you don't use a soft brush for a hard soap
No? Seems to work great for this hard soap. Cheers. Kevy 👍
This takes too long imo. I'd rather load the brush from the soap and face lather...
It does take longer to bowl lather but if I have the time, for me, it adds to the whole shave experience 😀
Can make bowl lathering faster with softer soap. My bowl has a lid so I put a little soap the night before.
No...no...no...waste of time..ESP in am going to work..just load brush then go to bowl or directly to face....keep it simple
William M Trexler this method does take a bit more time. Cheers. Kevy 👍
it takes too long
It does add a liitle time to the shave but I enjoy it when I have time to do it. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves I liked the idea putting a bit soap on a bowl. it probably saves wasting soap.
A neat idea, scooping a hard soap with a spoon. It should also work when one wishes to leather bowl a stick soap like Speick.