Thread: Unlocking the secret... modern Williams Mug soap exposed to awesome lather.

Originally Posted by justalex

I have loads of soaps like this, try this as well;

get a very absorbent brush with a bit of backbone
run under as hot water as you can get
flick once and load up
You'll have loads of bubbles at first, but load up until it gets thicker
apply to face and coat in a lather of lather
go back to puck without adding any more water and apply to face
repeat last step as much as necessary to get thick lather

In essence, I just load it up more...

That is exactly how I use the Williams soap, and it takes no time to make it either. I have other expensive soaps but I use them only on weekends or special occasions. I always have several pucks of Williams on hand and use it nearly daily.

Interesting. I posted this way back in 2006:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ng-lather.html

Nope, nothing new.

Well, it may be a resurrection, but now it's got me thinking. I started out playing with WMS, but never got a lather I was really happy with. After trying out some other mid-grade soaps I never felt a need to go back. VDH is still my standard (about the same price and an easy lather IMHO), but I do like the WMS scent in the summer time; citronella gets me excited about spending time out doors (though I don't know that it works as a mosquito repellent). I'll have to pick up another puck and play around with it.

Peace,
Jim

I have used the Williams stick and it lathers just fine using cold water, like the scent too.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I have used the Williams stick and it lathers just fine using cold water, like the scent too.

Bob

am I missing something? where have you found williams sticks??? are you talking about vintage sticks? even still where have you found them lol

Current production Williams shave stick and refill bought in South Africa last fall. I thought I saw a North American vendor with some listed but damned if I can remember who.

Bob

I'd be interested to get a hold of some too.

Found this:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/archive.../t-161975.html

Interesting, it is 2 years on from the linked post and they are still selling the Kiwi Brands stuff. OTH may be the take over company saw it was a slow mover and decided not to continue to produce it. It does have a mild scent, won't make your eyes water, that is hard to describe but not objectionable. The last time I used it I got a very close and comfortable shave so it works well for me at least. Maybe a South African member can be persuaded to round some up for sampling?

Bob