Would you guys believe that I had a puck of this soap stolen from me?
It must have been a part of a larger box or something?!?
Would you guys believe that I had a puck of this soap stolen from me?
I think I've finally figured out what my "beef" is with MWF. It's not that it isn't a fantastic soap; I think it is. And it's not that I can't get it to lather; I definitely can. But I think when I face lather it, I am getting brush burn because of the extra effort it takes to lather. It may be user error, my water or the soap, but MWF definitely takes more time and effort to lather. And while it gives a great shave, I always have irritation after, which is something I rarely experience these days. (Note: not cuts, not breaking out, but razor burn-style irritation, even with a mild razor like a DE89 and a new Astra SP, which is my go-to). I don't think it's the brush since I've used both my standard FS two band which has very soft tips and a well-broken in semogue boar. To the best of my recollection, the few times I've palm or bowl lathered MWF (yep, I've bowl lathered this puppy a few times) I haven't experienced this.
Anyone else notice this? I'm going to have to pay more attention next time I bowl or palm lather.
I think I've finally figured out what my "beef" is with MWF. It's not that it isn't a fantastic soap; I think it is. And it's not that I can't get it to lather; I definitely can. But I think when I face lather it, I am getting brush burn because of the extra effort it takes to lather. It may be user error, my water or the soap, but MWF definitely takes more time and effort to lather. And while it gives a great shave, I always have irritation after, which is something I rarely experience these days. (Note: not cuts, not breaking out, but razor burn-style irritation, even with a mild razor like a DE89 and a new Astra SP, which is my go-to). I don't think it's the brush since I've used both my standard FS two band which has very soft tips and a well-broken in semogue boar. To the best of my recollection, the few times I've palm or bowl lathered MWF (yep, I've bowl lathered this puppy a few times) I haven't experienced this.
Anyone else notice this? I'm going to have to pay more attention next time I bowl or palm lather.
Branford, I don't think it's a soap issue. I use many other products with lanolin and love them... Stirling, musgo, real shaving co aftershave, etc.
Is it the ingredients? The scent? Both?
Is there anything remotely close to it's shaving properties? (slick, great performing soap for sensitive skin?)
Thinking about Mama's Bear (unscented and/or mentholated soaps) & Mikes as possible other options, but I'm just getting my feet wet with soaps, so-to-speak, and was simply curious what makes "The Fat" so popular, despite it's apparent short-coming (learning curve?)?
I have hard water, don't mind using bottled/filtered water, I have pretty sensitive skin, and my lather making ability is "ok", and getting better as I read more, watch more YT videos, and practice lathering every day..
I don't know if "The Fat" is for me, yet. For those who have, or do use it, is there ANYTHING that is comparable, and easier to lather? I'd like to get my hands on a "sample" before getting a larger puck.
Thanks!
In all honesty, the only reason I haven't given up--aside from sheer stubbornness, of course--is that I actually love the scent. It smells like clean laundry which I guess I really like. But just for kicks I tried palm lathering Tabac (neither love nor hate the scent) after and got gobs of thick, slick, protective lather with half the soap and a quarter of the effort. Just can't justify using a soap that gives me a lesser shave solely for the scent.