It's not triple hard milled but definitely a soap and not croap or whatever people call the Jello consistency artisan soaps and I do like Jello, no offense to those efforts. I didn't see the fadlike
reaction to it's introduction like so many others: A curious reaction given Ken's attention to detail and quality in his brushes.

Paladins takes a few shaves to key in those often intangible quirks to produce what, ultimately is a excellent lather.

The post shave conditioner honestly is the icing on the cake for a robust post shave feeling of DONE.

Again, it takes a few shaves and then it's an old WHAM O! slip and slide.

The five scents reflect the current trend to very heavy, robust scents. I am reminded of the more peaty and, uh robust whiskys hidden in my grandfather's work shop dating to the 1900s.

Again, use the conditioner and unless a specific ingredient causes issues the post shave is excellent.

There was an initial hissy fit over the price for a new, untried soap and it was heavily discounted. I've used soaps in smaller quantity for 2x the price and less satisfaction.

The soaps, which many speculate on the source are as good as any. They are worth a try and many will find permanent rotation in collections.

A heavy glass bottle with tan graphics gives a classic look. It is large enough for ease of lathering but should be handled with dry hands and if displayed well back with the glass cologne bottles.