... and that's exactly how face lathering works. There is no difference, except for (obviously) the location.95% wrote:I think you folks are over-conceptualizing the matter. You put a dollop of cream - any cream - in a bowl, mix it up with a wet brush for half a minute, and voilà! You've got a good lather. What could be simpler?
I think a lot of this discussion comes down to preference and/or what one has become used to. While each of us has a method that works best for the individual, I really don't think there's a provable winner in lather quality for everybody. Face lathering uses less gear; bowl lathering wastes fewer skin cells.
To any newbie reading this thread with interest: pick whichever side of the debate you like. Use a bowl, or don't, or try them both. Use what works for you. You'll do fine.