Leaves skin feeling great with a clean, subtle scent
I ordered this to replace my old shave soap that had been good enough to get my by but was otherwise totally unremarkable. I'm quite happy I made this decision. The Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender shave soap is a great way to improve your shaving routine, whether you're using a multi-blade cartridge, a double-edge razor, or even a straight razor.<br /><br />The scent is very subtle and clean. It is not overwhelming and, rest assured, it does not smell like a bouquet of flowers whenever you walk in a room. The choice of a scent is personal and some may not prefer lavender, but I personally feel that the scent is not strong enough to dissuade anyone.<br /><br />The soap produces a nice, thick lather that makes for a great shave and leaves your face feeling smooth and healthy. Of course, a great brush is a useful tool, but changing to this soap with my old brush made a huge improvement.<br /><br />The wood bowl is much larger than I expected and it is an attractive way to store and protect your soap. When you are ready for more soap, you can simply purchase refills and reuse the bowl.<br /><br />For those interested, I received a Potassium Stearate formula in late 2011, so it is indeed available, but may vary by seller.
Rating: 5 stars