Soap is cracking
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It's normal. Once mine cracked and I dried out I couldn't get as good of a lather out of it. If I bought it again I would put it in an airtight container. It doesn't happen with all soaps in my experience, just the older ones. Although most of my soaps have been softer soaps that were truly croaps. My only hard soap right now is Tabac, and what a soap it is.
It's normal with Mitchell's.
It is normal BUT.... (you know there is always a but...)
If you keep it in a reasonably air tight container and close it up after using it, you'll find that it stays nice and moist with no cracks
If you keep it in a reasonably air tight container and close it up after using it, you'll find that it stays nice and moist with no cracks
I like to keep a lid on my mug to prevent drying out. Surprisingly enough, a great fitting lid for the common Old Spice Mug is the plastic lid from Duncan Hines Frosting. Fits snugly. Cover it when I'm going to be traveling or if I won't be using that soap for a few days. Leave it off for a day or two when it seems too wet or sloppy.
It looks worse than it really is. The soap is still fine.
doesn't matter - its still soap - just with cracks, just cosmetic.
Nope. It's ruined. You can't use it now. Send it to me and I will gladly dispose of it properly for you! 
It is from neglect, you need to use your Mitchell's more often.
Cracks are normal on MWF and will not affect performance.
Do you 'soak' before each use? LeisureGuy reports that this can induce cracking.
Mine cracked after just one week. It still lathers fine, but it appears to be shrinking....
You are not showing enough love and respect for The Fat... and it's groaning...
This is funny.... When I saw the thread title I guessed the soap in question was MWF! I was right. Yep, MWF will crack if not used and rehydrated often. It just needs a little drink once in awhile to keep it happy. I just add about a teaspoon of water to the bowl after using or if it has been out of rotation.
I've had "Shrink and Spin" happen with Williams when I don't use it for a while. I pour boiling water into the mug; just enough to barely cover the puck. Water evaporates and then repeat as necessary until soap is reseated to your satisfaction. Don't microwave!
^ This
You can add water every now and then if it REALLY bothers you, but I assure you it makes relatively little difference. You will need to use more water the next time you use it, but adding too little water to a soap is rarely a problem for people
i hear this is normal with MWF
I grated mine into an Anchor Hocking 1 cup glass bowl and after each use I put the lid on and it hasn't cracked at all.
However, it has been used up quicker than I thought, so maybe its too moist that way, or maybe I use it much more than other soaps.
However, it has been used up quicker than I thought, so maybe its too moist that way, or maybe I use it much more than other soaps.
No! Send it to ME-E-E. 
Nope. It's ruined. You can't use it now. Send it to me and I will gladly dispose of it properly for you!
