The Art of Crafting a Luxurious Lather: Shaving with Plowden & Fallow
Plowden & Fallow’s A Close Shave Shaving Cream
Shaving is not just a mundane chore; it's a ritual that can transform your daily routine into a luxurious experience. One essential element of this ritual is the creation of a rich, creamy lather that elevates your shaving experience and razors performance. If you're using Plowden and Fallow’s Luxury Gentleman’s Shaving Creams, we like to believe you're already halfway to achieving the ultimate shaving experience. In this guide, we'll delve into the art of creating a perfect lather using a shaving bowl and brush.
Implements You'll Need
Shaving Brush: Opt for a high-quality shaving brush made from natural bristles or synthetic fibers. The brush's purpose is to work the shaving cream into a rich, silky lather. Plowden & Fallow’s shaving brushes are produced with synthetic high quality nylon fibres here in the UK, click here and we will take you to our range of brushes.
Shaving Bowl: Choose a shaving bowl that's large enough to comfortably swirl the brush and build a lather. A bowl with textured sides will aid in creating lather effectively. For our range of Plowden & Fallow shaving bowls click here.
Plowden and Fallow Shaving Cream: This luxurious shaving cream not only provides excellent lubrication making razors glide but our formulations are also composed of essential oils which leave behind a light pleasant scent on the skin, making the whole experience enjoyable and refreshing. You can persue our shaving creams here.
A Post Shave Balm or Lotion: Plowden & Fallow’s aftershave lotions produced to complement our shaving creams are the ideal way to moisturise and smooth facial skin on the completion of the shave. Want to see our post shave lotions, click here.
Step-by-Step Guide to Producing the Lather with Traditional Shaving creams
Prep Your Brush: Before you begin, it's important to prep your shaving brush. If it's a new brush, soak the bristles in warm water for a few minutes. If you're using a brush that's been in use, give it a quick rinse to ensure it's clean and free of any residual shaving cream from previous use.
Dampen the Brush: Gently shake off the excess water from the brush. You want the bristles to be damp but not dripping wet.
Load the Brush: Open your Plowden and Fallow Shaving Cream jar and scoop out a small, thumb nail sized amount of cream. Place it into the center of your shaving bowl.
Start Swirling: Press the damp brush's bristles into the shaving cream in the bowl. Begin swirling the brush in a circular motion. As you swirl, the cream will start to coat the bristles.
Add Water Gradually If Needed: To create a rich lather, you'll need to add water gradually. If you're using a synthetic brush, it's best to start with a damp brush; if you're using a natural bristle brush, you might need to add a bit more water. Dip the tips of the brush into warm water, and then continue swirling in the bowl. The lather will begin to build.
Monitor Consistency: If you need to add water, keep an eye on the lather's consistency. It should be thick, creamy, and slightly glossy. If it's too thin, add a little more shaving cream. If it's too thick, add a few drops of water and continue swirling.
Adjust as Needed: Achieving the perfect lather might require a bit of trial and error. Remember that different water hardness levels and brush types can affect the lather's formation. Practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if it doesn't turn out ideal on the first try.
Apply the Lather: Once you've achieved a velvety lather, use the brush to apply it to your face. Apply the lather in a circular motion, allowing the bristles to lift and soften your facial hair. It should be considered, prior to the application of the lather one could consider applying a hot towel, or a splash of warm water, to soften the facial hair and open up the pores.
Whilst, in this post we have explored using a shaving bowl to produce the lather, Plowden & Fallow shaving creams may also be lathered with care using a shaving brush directly onto the facial area to be shaved, like the above routine this requires the requisite application of water and motion.
Conclusion
Crafting a lather is an art that adds a touch of luxury to your shaving routine. By using a high-quality shaving brush, a suitable bowl, and our Plowden and Fallow Shaving Creams, you're giving your skin the attention it deserves. Remember, practice and patience are key to perfecting your lathering technique. As you refine your skills, you'll find that each shave becomes a pleasurable experience that leaves you looking and feeling your best.
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