I got the VDH premium shave set probably 4 years ago. I knew nothing about straight shaving, and clearly knew not about this site. Attempted to shave a few times then the soap (still inside the little holder it came in) sat in my bathroom until now.

So, I'm at it again, only this time I have a wealth of education at my fingertips (meaning of course this site) I seam to remember being able to get a pretty good lather with the soap, but now not so much. I'm going to chalk that up to the fact that its been sitting around for 4 years. It works but it drys up on my skin VERY fast. So, I'm thinking I need to purchase some more. Unfortunately, I live in a place where the is no such thing as shave soap. I was excited to find out there is a brand made in Booneville, Arkansas. I grew up playing them in football, or loosing to them rather... But, I need to be as frugal with my money as possible at the moment. Being an adult is just stupid as hell!