Review (4/5): Pretty good stuff!
I really learned to shave properly about a year and a half ago and bought a Merkur and an Edwin Jagger double edge along with a couple of straight razors. I also started to collect shaving soaps and creams one of which was this one. I realize that almost everything to do with likes and dislikes when it comes to do with shaving is very individual so my opinions may not resonate with yours!
I find Mitchell's Wool Fat to be a nice soap. It took a little practice to learn to make a good lather with it but it was well worth the time! The lather holds up through a three pass shave and works well when using a straight razor or a double-edge. I am also impressed with the way this stuff lasts! The puck I am using seems to keep on going so I would say the slight extra cost is offset.
Pros
Makes a good long lasting lather
Lubricates the face well
Not expensive when you factor in the longevity of the puck
Cons
None that I can think of.
Jimbo's rating system:
Ease of making a lather ****
Fragrance ****
Lubricating quality ****
Does the lather hold up ****
Soap to lather ratio *****
Bang for the buck *****
Would I buy this again? Yup!
I give this a solid 4 star ratting because this is, in my opinion, a really nice shaving soap and I would not hesitate to buy it again.
Jim