Yes, MWS can take some time to do it right! I had my best success starting with an almost dry synthetic brush and very slowly adding water. I did what I called tip dips. Perseverance pays off and you can get a creamy, substantial lather. Boars can be difficult, but once you find the best route, you can repeat the process! Good luck!
Scentless Saturday
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I've certainly not mastered Mystic Water soap but I think it needs to be extra heavily loaded.
Don't think I know anything about it. (I've mostly given up on it in favor of Canada Shaving Soap and CK-6.)
Happy shaves,
Jim
I used Scentsless CK-6 today and it was soo easy to get a great lather compared to the same brush yesterday and MWS. And it hurts me to say that 
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I used Scentsless CK-6 today and it was soo easy to get a great lather compared to the same brush yesterday and MWS. And it hurts me to say that
My experience is the same, but it doesn't hurt me. It's not personal.
Plus, if anything, Canada Shave Soap is for me even better.
Happy shaves,
Jim
First off I want to thank @MaineYooper for his contributions here. This is exactly what I was looking for when I joined B&B in October.
My wife is very sensitive to smells as well, although not allergic, so I am very interested in the unscented smell category. I can shave with scented soaps, but I can't use any scented after shave balms or splashes.
I've tried Shannon Soaps, Nil, Stirling's Sheep, in their sample sizes and have used a local nonscented cream from Soap Opera (Madison, WI). All three are very fine soaps/creams, IMO. I'm always looking for suggestions, though so I've put this thread on watch. BTW, the cost per oz. is interesting, but not very useful to me for determining soaps.
Probably, the most important is glide and after shave feel since I do have sensitive skin.
Thanks for all the contributions so far.
My wife is very sensitive to smells as well, although not allergic, so I am very interested in the unscented smell category. I can shave with scented soaps, but I can't use any scented after shave balms or splashes.
I've tried Shannon Soaps, Nil, Stirling's Sheep, in their sample sizes and have used a local nonscented cream from Soap Opera (Madison, WI). All three are very fine soaps/creams, IMO. I'm always looking for suggestions, though so I've put this thread on watch. BTW, the cost per oz. is interesting, but not very useful to me for determining soaps.
Probably, the most important is glide and after shave feel since I do have sensitive skin.
Thanks for all the contributions so far.
After reading through about half of this thread, I will most definitely be getting Scentless CK-6 and Canada Shaving Scentless. Only problem is my favorite online store (Maggard) doesn't carry them.
Any store suggestions?, or do I have to order directly from the company's website?
Any store suggestions?, or do I have to order directly from the company's website?
Amazon has 6 left at the moment... if you are a Prime member, shipping is free. If you order direct from the Canadian manufacturer, the cost is the same but the shipping is a bit pricey. That's for the Canada Shaving Soap.
I just order directly from PAA when getting the CK-6 (Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements). I also use their Cube 2.0 and Tube 2.0 pre-shave products and their block/bar Shampoo.
I just order directly from PAA when getting the CK-6 (Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements). I also use their Cube 2.0 and Tube 2.0 pre-shave products and their block/bar Shampoo.
I placed my order through Amazon for Canada Shaving Soap. Looking forward to trying it.
Slightly off topic... but I've come across some threads that reference a controversy with the folks at Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements.
Can someone enlighten me on what that was? The threads don't really explain what happened, just allude to it.
Can someone enlighten me on what that was? The threads don't really explain what happened, just allude to it.
Most folks here don't want to discuss it so you won't get many answers. A google search should give you plenty of reading from many different forums. In a nutshell, a lot of lies.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Too tall and somewhat floppy but still kinda fun on occasion.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Stirling "Sheep" for today.
Shannon Soaps Nil. Still using her sampler. So far I've gotten 6 or 7 shaves, I'll probably get twice as many more by the time it's done. Plus no fiddling with tiny containers. She wraps them in a wax paper bag. The wax paper comes off easily and I take the glob and press it into a bowl. Nice and easy. (Although not as nice as the Stirling Samplers)
Thanks! Just ordered one from Amazon.
Always outstanding!
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You can't have too much of a good thing (according to the BOSC, that is 
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Most excellent gear.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Mike's Natural Soap Unscented
Badger brush
Schick Type E Canadian
A wonderful shave!
Badger brush
Schick Type E Canadian
A wonderful shave!
