You might also try Stirlings Sheep. Unscented, very creamy slick lather made with mutton tallow and lanolin.
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Good soap, but I am not a fan of the smell.
If you have not used it in a while, fill the tub in warm water and let soak over night, it will rehydrate the soap and produce nice lather. Regular daily use will keep it hydrated without the need for soaking.
What I've been using lately is plain old hardware store lye soap. Attachment 316743
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Yes, for shaving. The main ingredient is lard which is basically the same as tallow. It just comes from a pig instead of a cow. Look at the ingredient list.
Don't knock it till you try it
MWF also makes the perfect base soap for super lathering with creams. You can use it with any cream and not have to worry about conflicting scents.
I have tried Ivory soap and several local artisan soap makers versions of shaving soap and so far all have been good for snit. Generally bath and hand soaps do not make great shaving soaps. Shaving soaps are made differently for a different purpose, shaving. I have not seen any lye soaps for sale locally but if I do I just might give it a go.
Bob