My shave today was with a puck of Tabac soap. It's not like the other soaps I've tried in that I had a tough time making a good lather with it. It will take a few more tries to figure out how to make it better.
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Razor: Merkur - setting 2
Soap: Tabac
A/S: Gillette A/S lotion
Results: BBS
Just got a puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat a couple days ago and tried it out today! This shaving soap, affectionately known as "the Fat" by its many devoted followers, is some of the most revered in the world. So naturally I had to try it out! At about $14 a puck, this stuff had better be good !
I've heard about its world-class shaving properties, but that it also takes some practice to build the perfect lather with it. I used warm water instead of hot as hot water supposedly breaks down the lanolin (wool fat) and makes the lather worse. I also started with a drier than normal brush and added water as needed. I face lathered like always, and this is the preferred method for making lather with this particular soap. The soap has a very mild scent; it's kind of soapy/powdery mix. Not unpleasant at all.
It took a little longer than usual to make a solid lather, but it was definitely worth it! The shave was as smooth as I can ask for, and after rinsing my head and face, I could feel the lanolin coating my skin for a few minutes. It has a very nice moisturizing property.
Overall it was a superb shave, but nothing I haven't had before with different creams or soaps. I feel if I can make the lather even better with practice then I can have a world-class shaving experience!
Razor: EJ de89
Blade: Astra SP
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Vulfix badger
Preshave: Hot water
Postshave: Cold water, alum block, Nivea A/S balm
My shave today was with a puck of Tabac soap. It's not like the other soaps I've tried in that I had a tough time making a good lather with it. It will take a few more tries to figure out how to make it better.
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Razor: Merkur - setting 2
Soap: Tabac
A/S: Gillette A/S lotion
Results: BBS
Keep at it Doug! If you can get past the smell (I've learned to tolerate it because the lather is top drawer) then you're in for a fantastic shaving experience!
My shave today was with a puck of Tabac soap. It's not like the other soaps I've tried in that I had a tough time making a good lather with it. It will take a few more tries to figure out how to make it better.
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Razor: Merkur - setting 2
Soap: Tabac
A/S: Gillette A/S lotion
Results: BBS
Keep at it Doug! If you can get past the smell (I've learned to tolerate it because the lather is top drawer) then you're in for a fantastic shaving experience!
Does it take a lot of water?
Just got a puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat a couple days ago and tried it out today! This shaving soap, affectionately known as "the Fat" by its many devoted followers, is some of the most revered in the world. So naturally I had to try it out! At about $14 a puck, this stuff had better be good !
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Overall it was a superb shave, but nothing I haven't had before with different creams or soaps. I feel if I can make the lather even better with practice then I can have a world-class shaving experience!
Thursday night, February 7, 2013 SOTD
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Astra SP
Soap: Mystic Water Soap (Bay Rum)
Brush: Semogue 1438
Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel, refrigerated Osage Rub
I had a very relaxing, soothing DE shave tonight. What a way to end the day. I absolutely love Mystic Water Soap Bay Rum. It continues to perform great and the scent is out of this world. Love it.
WARHAWK