Review (5/5): The one to use if you are going to be using one soap
First , i gave this five stars for scent because it has almost no scent at all. That being said, because it is a high fat content soap, a few drops of your favorite after shave will get absorbed. if you don't use one, then you don't smell like anything.
I have had no problems with whipping up a great lather that holds for multiple passes (if you do multiple passes) and is super slick. No irritation at all. Have used it with proglide razors, safety razors and even straight edge. Works great. Rises cleanly out of the brush and the razor without gumming up at all. Because it is soap, it rises out of the sink with just a quick splash of water. Previous writer talked about how alum is used with less burn and this really true. it is soft enough to remold into any cup you use. i don't have a lot of room for multiple jars of soap so generally i find something i like and stick with it.. have used porasso, Taylor of old bond and other top brands so i have compared it to top end soaps. good brush IS essential but you don't have to spend a fortune, I ordered a synthetic brush a long time ago on amazon and it is the best brush i ever have had.
I hope this helps