Mitchell's Wool Fat

drumana · 03-22-2008, 12:37 AM

Mitchell's Wool Fat shave soap is on my short list of favorites. It is a tallow based soap that has lanolin (wool fat) content in it. Lanolin is commonly used by nursing mothers for chapped nipples, so it is considered good for it's moisturizing properties. MWF has a mild soapy scent that doesn't linger long after your shave, and won't interfere with your cologne.

Some gents get turned off from MWF because it is tough to lather, which is true. . . at first. If you stick with it, you'll get the hang of it and the lather is worth it! I get a dense and slick lather in no time with MWF these days. . . it's very protective for the skin during the shave and moisturizing enough that a post shave product is usually not needed.

Depending on where you get it, MWF runs at about $20 a puck. . . fairly expensive, but I reckon the pucks run big compared to other soaps and will last a year easily with every day use. You can also get the ceramic container (pictured below), which is a great addition to the shave den.

This is just an all around fantastic soap. Enough so that I felt compelled to write a review on it!

kerryman71 · 03-22-2008, 01:03 AM

Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of adding this to my
shaving routine.

John

SheffieldShaver · 03-22-2008, 01:23 AM

This is one of the three soaps that I use - I've always found it very easy to lather, but that's presumably because of the make-up of the water around Sheffield. It's lovely soap.

jnich67 · 03-24-2008, 06:33 PM

This soap performs really well. The only knock against it, for me, is the lack of scent. Its not unpleasant, but there are others I'd reach for first - because they bring a little more to the party. If lack of scent is not an issue for you, grab some MWF.

Jordan

Belegnole · 03-27-2008, 03:53 AM

Used mine this morning....for an enjoyable shave.

vegard_dino · 03-27-2008, 08:51 AM

Hi

Thanks for the information. I have jused called and ordered one and some more from them.

But, from what you say, it looks/hear´s good.

jscott · 03-27-2008, 01:41 PM

i think that if you have very sensitive skin and react to other soaps alot, that MWF is the best soap for you. its not scented and doesn't bother,irritate or adversly affect your skin in any way. it is by far the most gentle soap i've used for shaving. i think thats where its strength lies.

that being said. we have some home made soap makers on this board who make much better scented soaps along with soaps that perform much better then MWF does also.

is it worth the $$.. if you have very sensitive skin...YES . if you have normal skin and are just looking for a great soap with a good scent that performs fantastically..NO.

thats just my 2cp

~J

drfred · 03-27-2008, 02:59 PM

I don't have any problem making lather with just about any soap, but this stuff just won;t make a decent lather for me. I really have tried and tried but it just won't do it.
Any suggestions?

Fred

jnich67 · 03-27-2008, 03:10 PM

I find I do better with this soap using very little water initially. I build the lather on my face and add just a little water toward the end to get it where it needs to be.

Jordan

fishlessman · 03-27-2008, 06:28 PM

no problems here with making lather. this soap is great, i dont particullarly like scented soap and it keeps the skin from drying in the winter. might be too heavy for a summer soap as i have not used it in the summer yet.

drumana · 04-01-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by drfred

I don't have any problem making lather with just about any soap, but this stuff just won;t make a decent lather for me. I really have tried and tried but it just won't do it.
Any suggestions?

Fred

It may help to soak the puck over night. For whatever reason, MWF soaks up A LOT of water and expands quite a bit. After soaking your brush, squeeze out the water, and then swirl it around on the soap puck until a lather starts to form. Then bring the loaded brush to your wet face. That should do it. It took me a while to get the hang of this soap too. . .

JoshEarl · 04-01-2008, 02:46 AM

What's a good vendor for this stuff in the U.S.? I'd like to give it a shot.

Josh

shavindave · 04-01-2008, 05:56 PM

I've gotten mine from leesrazors.com

JoshEarl · 04-01-2008, 09:03 PM

Thanks--I placed an order this afternoon.

Josh

Stagga100 · 04-15-2008, 01:17 PM

I think this is the best soap out there!! I have only been using this stuff for a week and have loved every minute. I've had no problem building a nice lather with this stuff! Sometimes I don't even need to apply a balm because it is so moisturising!

And the best thing about it???....... it's made in England!!!

Rick

Makar · 04-15-2008, 04:29 PM

"And the best thing about it???....... it's made in England!!!

"

That wouldn't put me off completely - I might give it a go even so

Stephen
fae Scotland

Stagga100 · 04-16-2008, 11:47 PM

I had a feeling that one of our Scottish friends would have a dig at that! But like a true English gent, I'll take that on the chin!

T'is a good soap though!

Rick

Makar · 04-17-2008, 10:13 AM

It was certainly meant in jest Rick - looks like we've got little to offer the straight community from Scotland other than bonhomie and the finest hones in the world of course! Oh, and there is Castle Forbes creams which are touted as prob one of the finest too. But nothing to beat rubbing a bit of sheep extract into your face - I use E45 on a regular basis and that's what it is essentially.
Wha's like us, damn few an they're aw deid!

cheers
Stephen