What soap/cream did you use today?

I can’t say why Mitchell’s Wool Fat hits the brush so infrequently at my place.  It sure shaves great.  It’s easy to lather (in spite of others struggles).  It smells amazing!  Often the scent is described as “soapy” but if soaps smelled like this my bride wouldn’t have to bribe me with treats to take a bath.  Shoot, I might shower twice a day!  My, my, my what a great scent.  I must resolve to whack that puck more often.  So fellas, help me understand why it is that The Fat has such a reputation of poor performance?  Generally poor performing soaps can be traced back to 1) poor ingredients list or 2) hard water.  I don’t believe water can get any harder than mine yet I’ve never had issues lathering this soap.  I can’t imagine it’s related to not loading long enough because I have heard tales of gents rubbing the bristles on the bar for minutes and still not getting performance.  Whatever is going on, I’m glad it isn’t me dealing with the issue.  Great soap. And I used a spineless knot this morning just to see how it went.  No issues at all and the shave was luxurious.  I’m guessing this handle won’t wear this knot for very long though.

The Sudsy Soapery - Delor de Treget  (Supercreamed & Whipped)

Another CL collaboration. Soft, relaxing creamy citrus. Not sure if the creaminess is intended or just from the creamy soap base coming into play, but it's quite pleasant and soothing.


 

Always amazes me how deer can be darned near invisible.

Chiseled Face / Summer Storm

8/19/42

I can’t say why Mitchell’s Wool Fat hits the brush so infrequently at my place.  It sure shaves great.  It’s easy to lather (in spite of others struggles).  It smells amazing!  Often the scent is described as “soapy” but if soaps smelled like this my bride wouldn’t have to bribe me with treats to take a bath.  Shoot, I might shower twice a day!  My, my, my what a great scent.  I must resolve to whack that puck more often.  So fellas, help me understand why it is that The Fat has such a reputation of poor performance?  Generally poor performing soaps can be traced back to 1) poor ingredients list or 2) hard water.  I don’t believe water can get any harder than mine yet I’ve never had issues lathering this soap.  I can’t imagine it’s related to not loading long enough because I have heard tales of gents rubbing the bristles on the bar for minutes and still not getting performance.  Whatever is going on, I’m glad it isn’t me dealing with the issue.  Great soap. And I used a spineless knot this morning just to see how it went.  No issues at all and the shave was luxurious.  I’m guessing this handle won’t wear this knot for very long though.

MWF lights me up like nothing else short of menthol and mints

I can’t say why Mitchell’s Wool Fat hits the brush so infrequently at my place.  It sure shaves great.  It’s easy to lather (in spite of others struggles).  It smells amazing!  Often the scent is described as “soapy” but if soaps smelled like this my bride wouldn’t have to bribe me with treats to take a bath.  Shoot, I might shower twice a day!  My, my, my what a great scent.  I must resolve to whack that puck more often.  So fellas, help me understand why it is that The Fat has such a reputation of poor performance?  Generally poor performing soaps can be traced back to 1) poor ingredients list or 2) hard water.  I don’t believe water can get any harder than mine yet I’ve never had issues lathering this soap.  I can’t imagine it’s related to not loading long enough because I have heard tales of gents rubbing the bristles on the bar for minutes and still not getting performance.  Whatever is going on, I’m glad it isn’t me dealing with the issue.  Great soap. And I used a spineless knot this morning just to see how it went.  No issues at all and the shave was luxurious.  I’m guessing this handle won’t wear this knot for very long though.

MWF lights me up like nothing else short of menthol and mints

Well that’s no fun at all!

I can’t say why Mitchell’s Wool Fat hits the brush so infrequently at my place.  It sure shaves great.  It’s easy to lather (in spite of others struggles).  It smells amazing!  Often the scent is described as “soapy” but if soaps smelled like this my bride wouldn’t have to bribe me with treats to take a bath.  Shoot, I might shower twice a day!  My, my, my what a great scent.  I must resolve to whack that puck more often.  So fellas, help me understand why it is that The Fat has such a reputation of poor performance?  Generally poor performing soaps can be traced back to 1) poor ingredients list or 2) hard water.  I don’t believe water can get any harder than mine yet I’ve never had issues lathering this soap.  I can’t imagine it’s related to not loading long enough because I have heard tales of gents rubbing the bristles on the bar for minutes and still not getting performance.  Whatever is going on, I’m glad it isn’t me dealing with the issue.  Great soap. And I used a spineless knot this morning just to see how it went.  No issues at all and the shave was luxurious.  I’m guessing this handle won’t wear this knot for very long though.

MWF lights me up like nothing else short of menthol and mints

Well that’s no fun at all!

We all have something lighting us up

Gentleman's Nod Sir Winston
Cardinal Base

This soap pays homage to Blenheim Bouquet and is available through Bullgoose Shaving. I don't know how close to the original scent this one is but I do enjoy it a great deal.  I have one other soap from Gentleman's Nod, Vincent.  Both are excellent.
"Sir Winston is our take on the classic English fragrance Blenheim Bouquet. This version opens with a fresh citrus accord with lemon as the dominant player then lime. Next comes a fragrant blending of lavender and pine leading into a warm spicy base of black pepper rounded out with musk."

I can’t say why Mitchell’s Wool Fat hits the brush so infrequently at my place.  It sure shaves great.  It’s easy to lather (in spite of others struggles).  It smells amazing!  Often the scent is described as “soapy” but if soaps smelled like this my bride wouldn’t have to bribe me with treats to take a bath.  Shoot, I might shower twice a day!  My, my, my what a great scent.  I must resolve to whack that puck more often.  So fellas, help me understand why it is that The Fat has such a reputation of poor performance?  Generally poor performing soaps can be traced back to 1) poor ingredients list or 2) hard water.  I don’t believe water can get any harder than mine yet I’ve never had issues lathering this soap.  I can’t imagine it’s related to not loading long enough because I have heard tales of gents rubbing the bristles on the bar for minutes and still not getting performance.  Whatever is going on, I’m glad it isn’t me dealing with the issue.  Great soap. And I used a spineless knot this morning just to see how it went.  No issues at all and the shave was luxurious.  I’m guessing this handle won’t wear this knot for very long though.

Post a lather shot. I’ve never had any luck with the fat, even though I love the scent, preferred it over Tabac but all my lathers were too airy.