Thread: Modern Williams mug shaving soap

+1 still use them from time to time even have given a puck of vdh to a new convert for him to learn with and next day he started using the can goo to polish his mirrors and windows so if it works roll with it

Originally Posted by Steel

Ive always got great lather from Williams and Vanderhagen soaps. Hell I still use them.

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, Williams is OK once you figure out how to make a decent lather with it. Still below Arko and Palmolive shave sticks as my go to inexpensive soap to use though.

Bob

If Arko smelled like anything else I'd be using that.

Williams lathers well for me, but it doesn't give me a good shave. It dries out too soon and is not slick enough. I have to pour in -- a few drops is not enough -- some glycerin just to get it to the "good" level.

I get better results with Arko or VDH Luxury.

Luxury unscented works better then the other vdh's for guess its a YMMV thing

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

If Arko smelled like anything else I'd be using that.

Yea, different strokes for different folks. Ah loves the smell of Arko in the morning.

Bob

Funny, as low on the list as Williams soap is for me I have never had to use glycerin to get a lasting stable lather with it. That is once I finally figured out what it likes and how to lather it. It is fincky though to lather.

Bob

Lol i think the OP got more than he bargained for this thread went from a Nod to his successful use of Williams soap to an all out battle of all the ghetto soaps under 3 bucks. Enjoy your shaves everyone Im going to use Castle Forbes tomorrow

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Id like to add just one thing for all the new comers to wet shaving that are having issues making lather in general. Go and buy a puck of williams its less than 2 bucks and practice practice practice if you can get williams to work you will never have a problem lathering ever again.

I agree on that Gino

Originally Posted by rolodave

I have old and new Williams.

The old is Ok but the new not so much. I use the new to lube the DMTs.

That's the rap. Combe cheapened the formula when they took over this traditional product (they deny it). As fo me I got rid of my supply. Too many great alternatives.

Originally Posted by rolodave

I have old and new Williams.

The old is Ok but the new not so much. I use the new to lube the DMTs.

Yes, there is a world of difference between vintage Williams and the current version. The vintage Williams shave stick I have works like a charm.

There is the South African made Williams shave stick and that does work well also. If you are dying to try the SA made version you can get it here Williams Shave Stick [Williams shave Stick] - $12.00 : shaveabuck.com -, Providing quality shaving and grooming products such as Arko, Olive Oil, Lea Products, and double edge shaving. .

Bob