Quote Originally Posted by Sec162

Im considering switching back to canned shave cream until I get better soap, or till I get better at just shaving. I am having zero luck with the williams. It dries out super fast no matter how I mix it. It also seems to dry out my face real bad.

it does dry faster. try using more water and you should be a little better off. can i recommend the classicshaving.com soap? that's what i started out with and i had good luck with it, plus you won't be spending 30 bucks or whatever on fancy stuff. i don't mind using the williams now--i like how it smells--but it took a little time to figure out just how to use soap in a way that suited my needs. i guess it's fine, just not a good starter soap. also, colleen makes a FANTASTIC smelling coconut soap (what i use now), for about the same price, and you'll have it a few days after you order. she's wicked fast with the shipping. it's silly how fast she is.