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I recently tried this combination, MWF and Musgo Real based on recommendations from Glen, and I have to say, It's awesome. It's like an Lanolin explosion...Leaves your face silky smooth...Loads of rich creamy lather...
Now, we need to get Glen to post some more Uber Recipes...
Thank you Glen....
I purchased the Musgo Real cream based on that post by Glen. I have tried it so far with Institut Karite soap and Provence Sante soap.
Tomorrow will be the true test when I superlather it with the M.W.F. :rock:
Yep another guy who solely bought it because of Glens advice , and let me tell u (as im sure u guys already know) "lanolin overload" is out of this world, I love it ! leaves my skin super moisturized.
Also, i posted on my SOTD but another one of Glens recommendations is Tabac soap with Tabac Cream, try it and u wont regret it!
Heres the thread where he mentions a few others (Zib i think u commented on this thread)
http://straightrazorpalace.com/soaps...ggestions.html
Yup, I do the Tabac cream and soap too....Another winner....Quote:
Originally Posted by thewatermark
I don't uber alot, but some of the recepies are just too good not to do...
Okay, so I tried this combo this morning. Musgo + Mitchell's Wool Fat.
Initially, I was thinking to myself, this is good, but no better than MWF on its own. Glide was good, cushion was good but I wasn't overwhelmed. Maybe my expectations were too high.
But wait......
When my shave was finished, I noticed that I had absolutely 0 irritation/burn. Now, some shaves are better than others and occasionally my face will feel a little bit raw. Today, however, I had absolutely no burn, irritation or discomfort after my shave.
As others have said, I felt like I did not even need an aftershave or moisturizer. Cold water splash and my skin was calm.
I am thinking that the protection and moisture is where this combo really shines.
Update:
I have added a dab of Musgo to all of my lathers over the past week. I have combined it with MWF, Tabac, Provence Sante, Institut Karite, Cella and Mamabears.
On a couple of occasions, I actually used much more pressure than I should have trying to irritate my skin. I have determined that the Musgo cream basically eliminates razor-burn for me.
I am really loving this cream and see no reason not to add a dab of it to all my lathers. My face feels great post shave since using this cream. I plan on getting the aftershave as well.
I have tried MWF and Musgo Real.. Fantastic combo.....
+1 on just about anything from Glen's keyboard or workshop.
Lanolin: Does it have to be saponified in a soap to have it's effect? or is it something that can be added - like Glen adds a few drops of glycerine?
'Would be nice to have some of the soapmakers weigh in - Carrie, Slice of Life.
having no experience with musgo.. let me ask.. is it a brushless cream that can by used with a brush.. or how does it work?
it is supposed to be brushless right?
It is a brushless cream so u can use ur hands however i always use a brush with it and have no problems, It really is great stuff Victor( and i bought mine at O U beauty in Glendale for cheaper then what u can find on the net IMO) pick some up,btw the smell can put some people off but i love itQuote:
Originally Posted by vthomlinson
i'm currently trying to fall in love with mwf.. but it's just not doing it for me.. ubering it with c.o. bigelow helps a bit.. but overall i don't like the mwf as much as some of the other soaps i've used.. perhaps musgo is the answer..
and also.. isn't it only $8 online? how much was oh u beauty?
Ha maybe I haven't done my research good enough then, but I payed 10 and she gave me 15% off so when u consider shipping costs it's a win win, also I too CANNOT use mwf by itself for some reason so I just stick to uber with it, u could also buy some liquid lanolin and add it like u would glycerine to ur uber for an extra lanolin kickQuote:
Originally Posted by vthomlinson
thanks matt..
it's strangely nice to hear i'm not alone with my mwf situation.. the thing is.. i got the puck at the same time i got pre de provence and in comparison.. the pre de provence is way more luxurious and moisturizing.. so it's partially the fault of bad timing..
i have also got the feeling that being a facelatherer is keeping me from really supermixing up the mwf and getting the lanolin to really do it's thing.. perhaps i need to bring out the gardening scuttle.
do you know where i could pick up some lanolin? is it found at cvs or rite aid or something?
I have only seen it on amazon but haven't really checked riteaid ect let me know if u find some there though
i'll begin the search.. i have had great success in the past with adding small dabs of shea butter into my soaps.. especially with my soaptopia soaps. i image lanolin will produce the same results.
Here is a "trick" to MWF although honestly I never planned it, or even thought about it until it worked out that way...
I have most all my soaps in Anchor Hocking sugar bowls...
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Now for the Glycerin based soaps, I gently melt them in using a double boiler method... But for the Hard Milled soaps that doesn't work, so I shred them up using a cheese grater, then press the shavings into the sugar bowl using a Espresso press and wax paper...
This re-milling process makes the MWF and the other hard milled soaps way easier to lather with...Try it on Williams, that one will really amaze you....
thanks glen.. i have an experiment for the day.
I've heard so much about this soap, is it really that good and why?
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Originally Posted by vthomlinson
I'd say brushless, It comes in a tube, and on the back it say's to massage into face...I'm sure either way is fine.
seeing as how i'm not having much play with the mwf.. where are you in cali?.. i could send you chip or two?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gracecab
I'm going to have to try this. I love me some MWF and Musgo
i luv this combonationQuote:
Originally Posted by zib
For some reason i cannot find the Musgo Real shave cream to have a pleasant smell,it smells like an old wet towel. I have the cologne and thats great. But i will use it up,and when its gone its gone.JMHO
Works great. I think musgo is pretty good on it's on with a straight. Slick.
MWF holds it together better though. Great stuff.
