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WetShaving

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This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.

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This is the place to ask beginner and simple questions. Some examples include:

  • Soap, scent, or gear recommendations
  • Favorite scents, bases, etc
  • Where to buy certain items
  • Identification of a razor you just bought
  • Troubleshooting shaving issues such as cuts, poor lather, and technique

Please note these are examples and any questions for the sub should be posted here.

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[–] MyMulligan@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I need a good lesson on making a good lather with a boar hair brush. Any good video that an be recommended?

[–] merikus 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use a boar hair brush most of the time, and I’ve found that CosmoBarber’s Precision Loading Method works wonders. Just be sure to give the boar a good soak (at least 5 minutes but I sometimes do 15-30) beforehand.

Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/IXjcJsMsKyQ

[–] bmac92@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This is what I tend to do, but mostly because I don't like the thought of getting my tubs all messy. I know it's a stupid reason, but it's my stupid reason.

I will just load my Stirling samples in the dollar tree tins, though. Really great for travel too.

[–] enndeegee 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If it's a new boar it needs a bit of time to break in. @iamsms@sub.wetshaving.social did a good video on how to get good lather from a new boar.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BLNr_6Asevc&feature=youtu.be

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666 4 points 1 year ago

Trigger warning: blooming

[–] MyMulligan@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

It's not new. I just never mastered it and put it away. I'll try again. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! 👍

[–] SpongeBob 3 points 1 year ago

Another good one from the dude behind Stirling soaps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2X6YfAI3xQ

[–] sgrdddy 3 points 1 year ago

Especially if you're a bowl latherer, my channel has tons of boar experience. Esp with Zeniths and Semogues.

https://youtube.com/c/sgrdddyshaves