Review (5/5): Tough to lather if your water is hard
For me the real test of a shaving soap is if it provides enough cushion to allow me to get a close shave 5 mornings in a row without irritation. By that standard, this soap is among the very best out there.
But one word of warning. Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap does not lather well in hard (high mineral content) water. So if your water comes from a well, you may as well not use it. You'll never get much out of it no matter how hot your water is.
Otherwise, for me this soap is among the best shaving soaps and creams I've tried, and I've tried quite a few.