Kevin roberts Member Joined Aug 3, 2019 Messages 10 Reaction score 1 Location Carmel IN Aug 5, 2019 #1 I think aerating soap for shaving will help it lather faster. Opinions? Ho would I aerate?
penelopejane Well-Known Member Joined Sep 19, 2015 Messages 5,588 Reaction score 4,526 Location Sth Coast, NSW, Australia Aug 5, 2019 #2 For good shaving soap you use a different recipe using Stearic Acid rather than NaOH. Get ready for a long read: (but worth it!) https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/my-first-shaving-soap-is-a-success.34264/
For good shaving soap you use a different recipe using Stearic Acid rather than NaOH. Get ready for a long read: (but worth it!) https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/my-first-shaving-soap-is-a-success.34264/
cedarstar Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2018 Messages 106 Reaction score 55 Location Manitoba, Canada Sep 16, 2019 #3 penelopejane said: using Stearic Acid rather than NaOH Click to expand... isn't that using KOH instead of NaOH?
penelopejane said: using Stearic Acid rather than NaOH Click to expand... isn't that using KOH instead of NaOH?
shunt2011 Moderator Emeritus Supporting Member Joined Apr 2, 2012 Messages 15,450 Reaction score 9,837 Location Michigan Sep 17, 2019 #4 @cedarstar yes, uses KOH instead of NAOH but also has a high percentage of Stearic Acid.