Thread: Williams Shaving Soap: Gone from local stores

I have never used Williams but am intrigued by the South African version reviewed here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/soaps...ck-review.html

Originally Posted by ShavingSrgn

I like Williams -- but alas, it has disappeared from CVS, Walgreens, & Rite-Aid here in Alabama. I have about half a puck of modern Williams and a puck "vintage" left on the shelf. I guess I will have to buy on-line from now on.

This is very disturbing. How many people started wet shaving because they SAW Williams or VDH on the shelf?

Now that I think about it, the brushes were also gone from the local counters.

I started wet shaving with Williams and a drugstore brush (still have the brush). Did you?


Dave

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I have never used Williams but am intrigued by the South African version reviewed here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/soaps...ck-review.html

It is a lot better product than the Williams that is on shelves in North America for sure.

Bob

I used to see it at Osco and at CVS in the Chicago area, and have recently noticed its absence at both stores.

Originally Posted by rolodave

This is very disturbing. How many people started wet shaving because they SAW Williams or VDH on the shelf?

Now that I think about it, the brushes were also gone from the local counters.

I started wet shaving with Williams and a drugstore brush (still have the brush). Did you?


Dave

I didn't start because of it, but purchased some at CVS shortly after I started. Had trouble lathering it at first and it went to the back of the shelf. Pulled it out a few months ago and got a "wicked lather" from it! My technique changed and I just stumbled upon the right method. Now I really enjoy it. Of course, now I can't find it anywhere. I like to use it with a Burma Shave boar brush on my "nothing fancy" shave days.

Originally Posted by tedh75

And is anyone else dying to know what Dave uses Williams for?

Yep, still following this thread to find out......

Originally Posted by Raol

Yep, still following this thread to find out......

Lubrication, like when I ....

uh, use a DMT or on the rare occasion clean a strop.

I also use Williams to clean my HVLP sprayer.

Ashamedly,

Dave

Originally Posted by Hirlau

So long as the Pinaud does not run dry,,,the world will be O.K.,,,,,,,,,,
Gonna buy 3 more bottles tomorrow,,,,

Don't even talk like that...don't even think it...<shudders>

Originally Posted by tedh75

one of my local antique shops has a puck for that price and I would certainly spend $10 on good soap.

Don't walk, grab your ten bucks and RUN to the antique shop...

Yep. I went to Kroger where I had bought it for years. What was left was half price. I bought it all. They did not restock it. I then bought 24 from Pharmapacks for about a buck apiece. Seems I am always giving some to others!

The best use for modern day williams is to lube wood screw threads that go into hardwoods,Is nothing finer.