do you need a cup to mix this and lather in?
173560
No cup needed. The Proraso shaving soaps come packaged in a plastic bowl so no cup is necessary. Usually the ones that require a bowl come wrapped in some sort of paper or plastic wrap.
173561
Totally optional. You get a decent lather on face. In a cup it is okay BUT you need to keep the water to only a few drops.I use this daily and get a great shave with it.
173562
Yes you do. I'm using shaving bowl but I'm sure an old coffee mug will do just fine. One could try lather up with out the cup or bowl but it's messy.
173563
You do not need a cup but I wouldn't do it without one. The difference is that when you lather it in a cup or bowl you get a much thicker lather after about 35 seconds. Also you can add more water if your lathered soap is too dry, too dry will not lubricate well enough. Additionally if I'm going for a really close shave I add some Proraso shaving cream to make it that much smoother.
173564
I wet my face and then wet my badger hair brush. I dip the brush in the product in a way that I do not leave much water. I then put it to my fave and lather it there. It works. You can also use the top as a bowl.
2032814
I wouldn't think so, as you have to have a basin to pour a capful or two of the rinse into some warm water.As far as the shampoo, I didn't purchase that particular item.
2275744
You can, but it'd be easier pre-mixed. Theres just not a lot of room if you have it full for shaking/mixing. Seems like the powder gets stuck up in the nipple once you go to shake, so I would mix with a knife before putting nipple on and then shaking.
886431
Yes you can, you can make a liquid by boiling a few on the stove in water for a few minutes then use that to wash your hair. We also sell an actual shampoo that contains soap nut liquid.
2188494
No. But it's super easy to clean. Warm water and a little bit of soap on blend mode, rinse and you're done.
1829979
No. You want to shake it up first and use it full strength. A little goes a long way.
693325
It is just the tea and spices. To get the latte, you'll need to add steamed milk as this is what Starbucks does (along with my wife).
413169
Sure, you can use your hands or even just lather directly on your face. I usually use a shave soap so I wet my brush, swirl it around the soap cake a few times and then build the lather on my face. Same concept if you use a shave cream, just smear some directly on the wet brush and use your hand or face to build the lather itself.
1305978
I would strongly suggest a brush and mug for this soap. I don't think you can hand lather enough for proper coverage to shave honestly.
1485028
I saturate my brush with hot water and add the cream to the inside of the brush. You don't need to use a mug or bowl. It actually seems to work better applying directly to your face. It will work up a nice thick lather. I can refresh as needed by adding a few drops to the end of the brush.
1901158
I wouldn't recommend it, it'd be like shaving just with a thin covering of soap on your face. You need a brush to get a decent lather.
2086308
no, this is the "melt and pour " method, the lye base is already made, i would suggest a good soap making book, and just gather your recipe items.
836764
No. When you wash your hair it does not lather up like traditional shampoo. But it does clean well.
205734
I like to squeeze a dab of it into my hand and then with my wet badger shaving brush sweep it off my hand and use the brush to lather it up onto my face. I find it makes a much better lather that way.
877183
Yep! Just mix it in another container (I use a pyrex mixing bowl with handle/spout) and then pour into carafe.
1712982
No, not necessary at all. At times I like a quick shave in the afternoon, I just grab it and get a terrific smooth shave.
269361
Sadly no. I would have to heat a measuring cup and brew into that then pour into my K.K