Thread: Mitchells Wool Fat

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I really like Wool Fat - sheep juice soap, alot. I believe the only way to get this stuff to work is to face lather with it. This might be helpfull. How to Lather Shaving Soap | Wet Shavers Blog

Originally Posted by ChrisL

I have sensitive skin that's combination or whatever they call it. Oily forehead and nose and dry cheeks. Given this the MWF is tallow based and I know tallow based soaps are considered comedogenic (can clog pores) I will not use the MWF on my nose or forehead (using the shave soap as a dual purpose shave soap/face soap).

The shaved areas of my face feel moisturized to be sure. Very soft. Oily? I don't think I'd go that far. MAYBE approaching that realm. Today was only my second shave with the MWF and I have never had actual acne, but I have not broken out from the MWF and haven't seen any isolated clogged pores on my face.

Chris L

Chris, if you have not tried the OCM, oil cleanse method i recommend you give it a whirl. Here is a bit of reading .....The Oil Cleansing Method - A simple, cleansing facial massage for clear skin!. Sorry it is a bit off topic..

I've tried quite a few soaps and MWF is easily my fave.
I like the closeness and is awsome with a drop of glycerine (very moisturising).
I find I really need to load the brush and build lather on face, I build a slightly wet and glossy lather.
Also find I can make a great uberlather with ingrams cream for a change sometimes.
Here in UK I can get it for about £4 a puck, haven't really shopped around, John Lewis sell it rebranded as Kent.
I also use Dr Harris sometimes which I love and is a close 2nd to MWF for me.

Man use the Fat straight up first, you'll be amazed at the quality of lather. It is far the best out there. The only 2 that come close are La Toja and Tabac, in that order.

What's the step-by-step to getting a full lather with this stuff...mine just won't "explode"

Bill71,

MWF is a very hard soap, and it seems that alot of the trouble people have with this is soap not loading eneough onto their brushes.
Some soak the puck in water to soften it.
I either rub the puck on my face like a shave stick, or grate the puck and use the shavings; makes life a lot eaiser
You can also add a pea sized dollop of shaving cream to the mix; this will help stabilise the lather - I use Musgo Real for a lanolin-y super-lather

Best regards

Russ