I posted this on another thread a while back. I really like this set....
I posted this on another thread a while back. I really like this set....Hey, I be digging that!!!
I posted this on another thread a while back. I really like this set....
The Watkins products,which included cosmetics,household goods,cleaning products,medicines,and especially flavorings,were sold door-to-door only from 1868 until bankruptcy in the 70's.The name was sold in 1978...don't hesitate to use this soap.Put a thin layer of water on it overnight to rehydrate it,and as long as it has no foul odor ,it should be fine to use.Please let us know how the lather goes !
The first thing to go on these old tallow soaps is the scent,but if there is no foul odor ,the soap should be fine.I think by your description you have to really rehydrate the puck further.I have rehydrated old pucks and added some scent in with the water to brighten the aroma,it can't hurt at all.I think with further hydration and a little difference in technique,you will be able to load the brush,transfer to a mug and really whip a fine lather up,and when you do please don't forget how much the forum loves photos !...good luck !
Whoa! Talk about some crusty soap
I may be wrong - but if those Palmolive soaps are only sporting the 'Palmolive' mfgr name, and not Palmolive-Peet, or Colgate Palmolive - they're from the 30s.