idacandlelady Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Remember when barbers used the real lathery soap in a mug. Are most of these shaving soap recipes going to lather like that? Can anyone point me to one that lathers like crazy? Also when you are done using it what happens to all the foamy lather in the cup? Do you rinse it out or does it settle back down to the bottom? Sorry about the dumb question but I bought some of the enamel mugs in the last co-op and I really want to make my FIL a kick butt shaving mug. Thanks for any help!! Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I'm not sure if you're talking about bar soap but I think cream soap is ideal for shaving. I'm not sure how the bar soap works and hopefully someone will tell us both:undecided BTW cream soap works beautifully and stays fluffy and very little is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I make shaving soaps and yes they do lather great. I sell mugs with shaving brushes and round replacement bars too. I can't keep the replacement bars in stock. I add a higher amount of castor for lather and bentonite clay to help add "slip" to the soap. The lather settles back down until water and the brush are added again. I'm not where I have my recipe availble to me right now but if you would like I can PM it to you later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Well I wanted to pour it directly into the mugs to set up so it wouldn't move around, Is this possible? Or would it be better to mold it say in like a pringles can and then just put it into the mug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yes, you can pour into the mugs. Sorry I wasn't clear on that. That is what I do and I make round replacement bars for when they run out of the soap in the mugs. Those enamel mugs work great for shaving soaps. I bet your FIL will be thrilled with his shaving mug. My male family members have just loved theirs and couldn't believe how nice of a shave they got with it. And to be honest, a few of them were very skeptical about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Oh thank You!! That would be awesome if you wouldn't mind sharing your recipe!! I will be forever grateful. Thanks Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yes, you can pour directly into a mug. Even if you don't, after you start using it, it won't move around anymore, because it sort of gets stuck to the mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I'll send it to you later. I am at work and don't have it with me. If you use the recipe let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 here's a M&P recipe for shaving soap. works pretty good -- DH is happy with it and he has a really thick beard. (I also add some liquid silk to mine)http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/a/mpshavingsoap.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Any clues as to a good place to get the shaving brushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I got mine here....http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/scrubs/product.asp?product_id=HL101N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Any clues as to a good place to get the shaving brushes?Oregon Trail has them for @$3.50 ea. I haven't found any other place , at least not that close or reasonably priced. MMS has some for $25.00 ea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for the clues on the brushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Got one at Walgreens....cheap one, but DH will have to wait till Xmas for a really nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Oregon Trail has them for @$3.50 ea. I haven't found any other place , at least not that close or reasonably priced. MMS has some for $25.00 ea.When I PM you that shaving recipe, I'll send you a link to where I buy my shaving brushes. It was the cheapest price I found. And the company ships fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Since it's so hard to find great b&b items for Men, this sounds so interesting to me. I'd like to know more about how it's used. I'm curious about if after the first use- does it look a mess? Is it still apealing to look at? I guess if you use the M&P pour recipie in the link it would be just like using a bar of soap- but it seems strange, lol. I always like to rinse the foam/bubbles off my soap when i'm done and let the water freely drip off. What happens to the excess water added? I'm one of those 'gotta see it to know' kind of people I guess... sooooooooo I'ma jes gonna give it a whirl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 DH doesn't add water to the cup, just wets the brush good, shakes of the excess and starts twirling it on the soap. If a little more water is needed, he dips the brush quickly in the water to catch ''just a little'' and back into the cup. The less water you use and the more you work the brush, the thicker the lather....the more water, the more runnier the lather will be. If there is more suds in the cup than you want to leave, just give it a quick rinse and set upside down on a papertowel to drain. ..give it a try:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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