Review (2/5): There are better soaps for the money
I purchased this shave soap based on the reputation and what I'll call the "marketing mystique" that has taken hold in a lot of the wet shaving forums. I am disappointed in this product based on its performance and the fact that there are far better artisan shaving soaps available for the same or even better cost. Despite several attempts, I have not been successful in getting this product to generate a rich, dense, lasting lather with sufficient cushion or glide as I have with other soaps. In terms of overall performance this soap is on par with William's Mug Soap, which is a fraction of the cost. I've also noticed that the product dries my skin (YRMV). I am going to make one last attempt by adding a few drops of glycerin when lathering. After that I'll probably just use this as a hand soap.