This produces an excellent lather both on the face and in a bowl. I used the entire puck and the quality did not change except for the scent which slowly went away. I got good protection and a smooth shave using both Dorco ST300 and Personnna Blues in my Edwin Jagger DE89LBL. I was able to produce a good lather with both a Kingley badger and Omega 599 Silvertip brush. It doesn't last as long as C&E Sandelwood but it costs less than some of the more expensive English soaps so I think it is a good value.