Thread: MWF theory

Ok, so folks have a hard time with lathering MWF. I think what happens is the soap dries out, basically when it starts to crack or break up, the lather is poor. You have to keep it wet or let it soak for awhile before using it, maybe even over night. When it is infused with water by regular use the issue of poor lather is negated. So crack open that ceramic dish, or whatever you keep it in, and load your brush up! Use often and love it.

All I know is that it smells like my Grandmothers medicine cabinet. That old world soap smell, that alone will keep me from ever buying another puck.

Mine has surface cracks yet works just fine. But you might be on to something with your hydration theory.

What I do (with every hard soap) is add a tablespoon of water or so to the top of the puck and let it soak while I shower. Then I add that water from the puck to my lather bowl, load the brush and begin building my lather, adding more water as necessary. Works great every time.

As a side note, I've had that puck of MWF for probably 4 years now and it's barely dished and has a hard time holding that tbsp of water. At this rate it will probably last until sometime next decade lol

I guess I'm lucky with the water I have, when I use MWF, or Tabac, I just soak my brush a few minutes in lukewarm water, shake the brush out some and load it up, start face lathering, add a little water as needed. Both lather up great for me. Did take some dialing in to figure each one out. Like Ryan82 my MWF has some surface cracking also. I did find using the cooler water helped me with both the MWF and Tabac.

My puck is not on regular rotation and it got very dry. I think I even let the lid off one time. One day I tried to use it with poor results. I am a big fan of MWF but Castle Forbes was discovered. Anyway, I decided to see if rehydration would work and left the puck soaking in water over night. I think it worked. So basically if you get a decent lather the puck is hydrated but if you are not it is possible that the puck has dried out too much. Of course there are other variables to consider but I think this is another with an easy fix.

I've always found MWF to require more water than most soaps and I usually have to re-moisten the brush with water during the shave. otherwise I haven't had any real issues with building lather.

I fought with my puck of MWF for six months, and finally found that it works best for me for face lathering.

I have very Hard Water, lathering anything is a experiment hehehe

MWF Solution = Shred the Soap, Press the shredded soap into Soap Bowl, Wet the soap before shower as Ryan said, use VERY hot water, have beautiful creamy lather..




That is the shredded and re-pressed MWF in that bowl

Ever see a video of someone showing how it is hard to lather MWF? I have not. I have read a lot about how difficult it is. I don't have trouble lathering MWF and I don't have a water softener. I don't doubt that some have trouble with it but it would be nice to see what they are doing to understand a little better what the issue is. All of the videos I've seen with MWF show good results.