This tallow base puck of shaving soap came in the mail this morning. Just did a 3 pass test shave with it, couldn't resist trying it. It loaded easily on the Muhle XL synthetic silver tip brush and I would expect a boar or badger would work just as well. Easily built a rich and slick lather face lathering. The 4/8 blade glided easily over the face removing what little stubble there was. All in all a very comfortable shave. I much prefer the patchouli scent which is pleasant and not over bearing to the scent of the other Italian shaving soaps I have. I think this Valobra will go to the head of my Italian shaving soap group ahead of Cella, Proraso Green and Red and Vitos Red. If you want to try an Italian tallow based soap don't give this one a miss.

Bob