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

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

I bought a puck of Williams yesterday to try out and see if it is different from the stick I have. This morning I dipped my Semogue 1350 boar brush in cold water and shook out the excess, loaded the brush on the puck and face lathered. The single loading gave me enough for a 3 pass shave and some touch ups.

No different technique from how I use my other much more expensive hard soaps. I can't believe the trouble some are having getting a lather from the Williams puck. It is not the best lather but far from useless. The other hard soaps cost 5 or more times as much and produce more and better lather for sure, at least twice as good but not 5 or more times as good. For what you pay for a Williams puck you do get what you pay for, a basic usable shave soap.

The scent is different between the puck and stick. I suspect the formula may be different too and the stick is a slightly better performer for me.

Bob