Thread: ClassicShaving wool fat shave soap

I purchased Classic shaves wool fat shave soap recently and have used it twice. It does not seem to hold a lather on your face as long as say Col. Conk or some of the other cremes. I used it again the other night. I know I got a better lather on the brush and on my face but it seems to dissipate quite rapidly. This may be ok for an experienced shaver but for a newbie it means re-lathering my face quite frequently and struggling to avoid rushing. Have any of you more experienced shavers used this brand and do you have any suggestions.

_Larry

Most folks have not given it a chance since they view it at as a more expensive version of Mitchell's Wool Fat with none of the performance benefits.

When I started, I would only lather half the face at a time to avoid the lather drying up.

having not used classic's woolfat.. i'm still willing to make the statement that if it is not performing up to par with col. conk.. then perhaps you are doing something wrong.

but.. yet.. i have not use classic's woolfat.

Perhaps, but I'm not sure what that would be. I'm going to use again Tuesday. Will follow good procedure as best I know how. If necessary I try to get a personal consult CarrieM or JoedD.

_Larry

have you read he wiki?

Larry,
I have heard the same of CS WF soap...so, I have stayed away from it. You may want to try mixing it with something that has glycerin or more lanolin (although it kinda defeats the purpose of this soap to begin with).

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

have you read he wiki?

What are we looking for in the wiki? How to make lather with soap?
Making basic soap lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I tried the Classic Shaving wool fat and found it to perform just as the OP mentioned. It reminded me of other olive oil based soaps, of which I have a very difficult time using. Maybe I lose patience quickly, but if I can't get a good lather within several tries I dump it.

Originally Posted by jeffus

What are we looking for in the wiki? How to make lather with soap?
Making basic soap lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I tried the Classic Shaving wool fat and found it to perform just as the OP mentioned. It reminded me of other olive oil based soaps, of which I have a very difficult time using. Maybe I lose patience quickly, but if I can't get a good lather within several tries I dump it.

yeah.. i was basically making the assumption that the op was not building lather correctly.. i have not used classic's version of woolfat so i guess i am unqualified to comment.. however.. since i am here.. i may as well contribute..

i have built fine lather with the col. conk and i would just imagine that the classic wool fat would be superior.. using the same method..

anyway.. i have a puck of mitchell's woolfat..so if anyone would like a chip. please send me a pm and i'lll ship out a sliver.

I have used the same procedure as the Col. Conk soap. I usually get a good lather with that. The problem isn't the building of the lather but the fact that it dissapates rapidly once on the face. I'll give it another go. If that doesn't work I'll use something else.

_Larry

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Larry,
I have heard the same of CS WF soap...so, I have stayed away from it. You may want to try mixing it with something that has glycerin or more lanolin (although it kinda defeats the purpose of this soap to begin with).

Thanks for the observation. I concur. Making lather ain't rocket science. It does require some learning but it's basically not that difficult to do. You know when something works or not once you have a few things to compare it too. The soap smells great and does lather on the brush and on your face. It just doesn't last long. I won't discard it but I know to use it at night when I have lot's of shave time. Thanks.

_Larry