Williams
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Most CVS Stores sale them for about $1.70 a puck.
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VDH at walmart $1.59ish out performs williams in every way.
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Williams isn't too bad if you mill it up and add glycerin to it. I prefer it to VDH.
I'm partial to VDH. Sometimes I melt it down and add Fragrance oil from the soap making section of our local hobby lobby.
my brother uses williams. Though I may have converted him to arko sticks. I'll know in a few days. 
I bought him a VDH puck at the local Rx and a tube of arko cream I had and he liked it. he drops some arko moisturizing cream on the puck to lather. like I do with my arko soaps. at $2- $3 the creams are great
I bought him a VDH puck at the local Rx and a tube of arko cream I had and he liked it. he drops some arko moisturizing cream on the puck to lather. like I do with my arko soaps. at $2- $3 the creams are great
I like William's...
But you should be able to find Col. Conk at some Rxs.
But you should be able to find Col. Conk at some Rxs.
I'll take Williams over VdH anyday... I just can't get past that 'baby-wipe' smell of VdH.
A little hot water and a densely packed badger brush gets me great lather from Williams.
A little hot water and a densely packed badger brush gets me great lather from Williams.
Shave soaps last a Long Time. It's worth it to spend a few dollars for a good soap because it will be around for a few months. Proraso, RazoRock, Speick, Cella, Arko, etc. all produce world class products for reasonable prices, and they are available online where ever you are.
I was happily surprised with Williams.
I like Williams and VdH, better yet, melt the VdH and pour it on a puck of Williams. VanderWilliams is a great lather.
VDH is easier to lather, but I don't think of it as better, just different.
For me, Williams lasts longer, provides better cushion, and is just flat out more satisfying to use than VDH. The VDH line of glycerin soaps is easier to lather and can be melted and mixed with fragrances or other soaps.
If you can get modern Williams to work for you, your lathering skills will be improved in the process, you will have brick and mortar availability of a decent tallow based soap, and you can peruse the Williams threads on B&B with the smug self satisfaction known only by Williams shavers and the kids who learn to tie their own shoes ahead of their peers.
Kiss my Face should be locally available
Stick your zip code into the Kiss My Face store locator to find a retailer near you and grab a tube ($5) or pump bottle ($8) of any scent.
http://www.kissmyface.com/store
These are amazing creams and one of the easiest to lather. They are sold as "brushless" but stick a brush to it and you will have a lava flow of slick, luxurious, lather to use.
Stick your zip code into the Kiss My Face store locator to find a retailer near you and grab a tube ($5) or pump bottle ($8) of any scent.
http://www.kissmyface.com/store
These are amazing creams and one of the easiest to lather. They are sold as "brushless" but stick a brush to it and you will have a lava flow of slick, luxurious, lather to use.
I don't think I've ever done this, but I suspect this is very likely absolutely true.
Really great Frankensoap
This was my thinking this morning when I went for my first wet shave ever. I have a puck of the VDH Deluxe on hand, but I'd heard mixed reviews on the Williams. Heard it was hard/impossible to lather. I decided to give it a try for the very reason you mention. I figured, if I can get this to work, even a little, I'm on my way. I imagine I can do better in the future, but I got a pretty decent shave out of it.
If you can toss the caber of Williams, that VDH will be a toothpick in your hands.
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