Williams Mug Soap

As of Feb. 14 2022, I've seen a posting floating around various sites stating that Williams Mug Soap has been discontinued. Any truth to this?  If so, anyone have recommendations as to a good replacement at about the same price point (around 2 dollars a puck.)

Yep, Dave Dave in KY reached out to them and got a response confirming. The thread is here:

https://damnfineshave.com/showthread.php...#pid442346


As far as a replacement. Arko is cheap and probably a better performer (than modern Williams). It's sold at many of the common vendors, too (The razor company, Pasteur's, etc).

Thanks I'll give Arko a try.

If you really do need a soap as inexpensive as Williams, I suggest you purchase Yardley of London moisturizing bath bar with Cocoa Butter.
You can purchase a package of 10 x 4.25 ounce bars for $13.28 on Amazon. That will last you a very long time.

https://www.amazon.com/Yardley-Moisturiz...B01IAE006G

If you want to test it first before purchasing a bulk pack, you might be able to find smaller quantities at your local grocery, pharmacy or discount store., but it may cost more per bar.

Although I prefer using higher quality soap, I do rate Yardley as being significantly superior to Williams Mug Soap. It loads easier, lathers easier, provides better primary and residual slickness, a similar level of cushion/protection, and a similar postshave. I also rate it superior to Arko, primarily because Arko leaves my face feeling tight and dry and has a off-putting aroma.

If you really do need a soap as inexpensive as Williams, I suggest you purchase Yardley of London moisturizing bath bar with Cocoa Butter.
You can purchase a package of 10 x 4.25 ounce bars for $13.28 on Amazon. That will last you a very long time.

https://www.amazon.com/Yardley-Moisturiz...B01IAE006G

If you want to test it first before purchasing a bulk pack, you might be able to find smaller quantities at your local grocery, pharmacy or discount store., but I may cost more per bar.

Although I prefer using higher quality soap, I do rate Yardley as being significantly superior to Williams Mug Soap. It loads easier, lathers easier, provides better primary and residual slickness, a similar level of cushion/protection, and a similar postshave. I also rate it superior to Arko, primarily because Arko leaves my face feeling tight and dry and has a off-putting aroma.

RayClem has a very good point on Arko... It's definitely a scent many don't care for. I find it light enough that it isn't offensive, but I'm not writing ballads singing it's wonders either. Lol.

Now, have you tried the same with the Yardley Lavender bar soap? I love that scent but NO ONE has a shave soap even close (to my nose). Could I get a good shave from that, too ... or is it the cocoa butter that makes this specific one usable for shaving?

Not $2, but we have two different 3oz pucks we sell for $10. Way better than Williams. And they fit in a mug.

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Too bad. Williams is pretty good for the price. I will probably stock up as in rotation a puck can last easy a year.

Not $2, but we have two different 3oz pucks we sell for $10. Way better than Williams. And they fit in a mug.

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Better than Arko too, for that matter. Sir Henry's Black & Tan is some good stuff!

I own modern Williams and vintage Williams. One can shave with either, and the vintage is much better to me than the modern. But if saving money really is the end game ARKO would be where I landed. As stated, much better performance and scent are had with Sir Henry’s LVS puck at ten dollars.

If you really do need a soap as inexpensive as Williams, I suggest you purchase Yardley of London moisturizing bath bar with Cocoa Butter.
You can purchase a package of 10 x 4.25 ounce bars for $13.28 on Amazon. That will last you a very long time.

https://www.amazon.com/Yardley-Moisturiz...B01IAE006G

If you want to test it first before purchasing a bulk pack, you might be able to find smaller quantities at your local grocery, pharmacy or discount store., but I may cost more per bar.

Although I prefer using higher quality soap, I do rate Yardley as being significantly superior to Williams Mug Soap. It loads easier, lathers easier, provides better primary and residual slickness, a similar level of cushion/protection, and a similar postshave. I also rate it superior to Arko, primarily because Arko leaves my face feeling tight and dry and has a off-putting aroma.

RayClem has a very good point on Arko... It's definitely a scent many don't care for. I find it light enough that it isn't offensive, but I'm not writing ballads singing it's wonders either. Lol.

Now, have you tried the same with the Yardley Lavender bar soap? I love that scent but NO ONE has a shave soap even close (to my nose). Could I get a good shave from that, too ... or is it the cocoa butter that makes this specific one usable for shaving?

I can confirm that the Lavender is a poor bar soap for shaving. There was an ok slickness, with little residual. The lather disappeared fairly quickly. I did one pass, and that was enough to know you should use the right too for the right job.

Too bad, the scent is awesome and screams 'Springtime!'