Review (3/5): Once thought this was the best shaving soap I have ever used; not so sure now
I have been shaving with a brush and a mug for nearly 50 years. This is, without a question, the best shaving soap I have ever used (and I have used many different brands, cheap and expensive). The wool lanolin in this soap seems to be the key ingredient. The lather on my face stays wetter longer than any other shaving soap I have used. The result is a smooth, comfortable shave even after several days of beard growth. My only complaint is the scent, which is a bit too musky for my taste -- but it does not linger too long, so even that is OK.
An edit as of 8/15/16: I have now used two bars of this soap. Beyond the scent issue (I still do not like it), I find that the bars fall apart far sooner than similarly priced brands. Cracks appear in the bar about half way through its life and then rapidly yield multiple pieces. While these still work (sort of), they make an unsightly and unpleasant to use mess in my shaving mug. I have concluded (perhaps incorrectly) that this shaving soap is not hard milled, but simply pressed. I've never had hard milled soap perform this way. In any event, I'm looking for a new and better shaving soap.