Thread: Major update on Mitchell's Wool Fat soap!

Originally Posted by slim6596

How is the smell? My wife is sensitive to strong smells and strongly dislikes most of my shave creams/soaps. I've been looking for an unscented soap or cream that gives good results and I think that, if the smell is faint and fades away quickly, I could use it.

You might also try Stirlings Sheep. Unscented, very creamy slick lather made with mutton tallow and lanolin.

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.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

What I've been using lately is plain old hardware store lye soap.

For shaving?

Bob

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

Originally Posted by Portsecurity

You might also try Stirlings Sheep. Unscented, very creamy slick lather made with mutton tallow and lanolin.

You can get a sample from their website for $3.50. I just did and was very impressed.

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.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

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

Not knocking it. Just wanted to be sure you were referring to it's use in shaving.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Not knocking it. Just wanted to be sure you were referring to it's use in shaving.

Bob

Yeah, that sounded a little snippy I guess. Didn't mean it that way. You just might not think of it as being good for shaving but it is very smooth and silky. Another thing is it has no fragrance added which may be a draw for some.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Yeah, that sounded a little snippy I guess. Didn't mean it that way. You just might not think of it as being good for shaving but it is very smooth and silky. Another thing is it has no fragrance added which may be a draw for some.

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