I usually face lather and get consistently good results at this point.

However, when I get a .5 oz. or less sample I’ll smush the soap down into a thin, even layer using one of those collapsible slow-feed pet bowls. Every time I get a foamy bullshit lather.

I’m unsure how to get an equally wet and slick lather with the bowl. Do I just need to keep adding water? Move to the face sooner? Give up and grow a beard?

  • snootingOP
    3·
    11 hours ago

    I add water a bit at a time, mostly using my brush to bring water into the soap.

    I lather for 3-5 minutes, but still get a pretty airy foam.

    I think y’all are onto something with the bowl recommendations. I’m going to try something smoother next time.

      • PorkButtsNTaters666
        1·
        9 hours ago

        I just tried a smooth (bamboo) breakfast bowl. I’m not sure whether it’s the material or the ridges, but I get a thicker lather faster in my Yaqi bowl, FWIW.