I have been using this soap for years. You can get it in a wood bowl and then get refills. I prefer the almond fragrance. I also love Geo F Trumper coral skin food for after shave. Fragrance is light, subtle and this stuff feels great on your face. I used a silvertip badger brush. You can get the Geo F Trumper products on line from Green Pond. www.greenpond.com