I love SV soaps and the first one was Dolomiti. This was very easy to lather , as was others which was luxurious. I have bought 2 pucks less than half usual price but it had been quite difficult to lather. The pucks seem extra hard and I think this is the problem. I have never had this problem even with MWF. I think what I will do is grate the puck unless anyone has thoughts on this. Blooming does not help.