Mitchell's Woolfat

[sacmore21]

Do you think that this Michell's Woolfat Soap is the same as the shave soap that goes for 4x the price? It's listed under men's shaving soaps. Even though they have a separate entry for the normally priced shave soap. I sent an email to them yesterday, but I've never received a response.

http://www.smallflower.com/mitchells/wool-fat-soap-2.64-oz-bar.html

[Hoos]

That is their bath soap. The ingredients are different than what goes into the shaving soap, but you can give it a try.

[ScottS]

Do you think that this Michell's Woolfat Soap is the same as the shave soap that goes for 4x the price? It's listed under men's shaving soaps. Even though they have a separate entry for the normally priced shave soap. I sent an email to them yesterday, but I've never received a response.

http://www.smallflower.com/mitchells/wool-fat-soap-2.64-oz-bar.html

The shave soap is different from the bath soap.

[maxpower]

I have the bath soap. Doesn't build a lather worth a darn.

It is too drying for my face but great for the body. Sadly, mine is almost gone.

Got a puck of the shave soap coming to me though :)

[Jim]

The shave soap will last a long time, There was a group buy thread on this so keep your eyes peeled.

[sacmore21]

Unfortunately, I figured as much. I just was hoping that I found the deal of the year! I'm still not willing to pay $15-20 for 1 soap. I'd rather buy a few cheap creams for the cost of 1 soap. But, maybe, someday, I'll find that shave soap for $5 :biggrin:

[Mr. Igg]

Unfortunately, I figured as much. I just was hoping that I found the deal of the year! I'm still not willing to pay $15-20 for 1 soap. I'd rather buy a few cheap creams for the cost of 1 soap. But, maybe, someday, I'll find that shave soap for $5 :biggrin:

Try Honeybee Spa soaps. For <$5 each, they could well be your answer!

For Mitchell's, you can often find Kent soap, which is rebranded Mitchell's, for a lower price.

[VR6ofpain]

Is Mitchell's Woolfat really that good? Does it justify the cost?

[ScottS]

Is Mitchell's Woolfat really that good? Does it justify the cost?

It's very good. I wouldn't buy it from the ridiculously jacked up US prices, though. Get the Kent rebranded stuff on ebay, or if you want the ceramic bowl, order it with a few refills from Great Britain. You'll pay less.

[Mr. Igg]

It's very good. I wouldn't buy it from the ridiculously jacked up US prices, though. Get the Kent rebranded stuff on ebay, or if you want the ceramic bowl, order it with a few refills from Great Britain. You'll pay less.

+1

[VR6ofpain]

It's very good. I wouldn't buy it from the ridiculously jacked up US prices, though. Get the Kent rebranded stuff on ebay, or if you want the ceramic bowl, order it with a few refills from Great Britain. You'll pay less.
Their ceramic bowl is pretty nice, but yes all the prices here are ridiculous. What online retailer would you recommend out of England?

[Padron]

Hi Gabe,

I got mine from James at Carbolic Soap Co (http://www.carbolicsoap.com/mitchells-shaving-p-995.html) I think I spent around $46 US for The Dish including 1 puck and also ordered an extra puck....Shipping took like 7-8 days



Hope that helps.

[RichGem]

I got mine (and I love it!) a few days ago from www.shavingessentials.net which is a great place to do business, btw. You can see my thread here. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40804) I bought the 125g puck for $17.21. With the bowl, it's $47.67 altho that combo is currently out of stock.

I have no affiliation with shavingessentials; just a very happy customer.

[Must Dash]

I got mine from Kent when I purchased a brush.


http://kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes&sppp=9

Cheers

Jeremy

[daddy55]

How tight a fit is the Mitchell's bowl to the puck diameter? Tight enough to avoid capturing a lot of water alongside the puck?

[drumana]

+1 on carbolicsoap.com. Ceramic dish (comes with a puck) and an extra puck for just over $50 including shipping. The ceramic dish is totally worth it, IMO. A puck of MWF will last about a year, I'm guessing, with using it almost every day as I do.

[drumana]

How tight a fit is the Mitchell's bowl to the puck diameter? Tight enough to avoid capturing a lot of water alongside the puck?

When you first get it the puck will roll around in the ceramic dish. However, if you fill the dish with water, submerging the puck, for a day or two, the puck will expand and become a perfect fit in the dish - no wiggle room whatsoever. . . the hydrated puck makes for an easier creamier lather as well. . .

[daddy55]

Thanks Andrew, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I just picked up a puck to try. I think I'm going to like it and would be nice to have a container that didn't require any trim and fuss to get a nice fit.

[guenron]

I can personally vouch for Carbolic soaps proprietor being a scoundrel. Ordered 5 MWF shaving soaps with dish and puck.. Packing was not existent. One of the dishes was broken in shipment. After requesting an adjustment, I was asked to send pictures of the damaged goods. Sent pictures, etc. I was told that their insurance would not cover the lose and I never received reimbursement.

Caveat Emptor!

[MooingLizard]

I can personally vouch for Carbolic soaps proprietor being a scoundrel. Ordered 5 MWF shaving soaps with dish and puck.. Packing was not existent. One of the dishes was broken in shipment. After requesting an adjustment, I was asked to send pictures of the damaged goods. Sent pictures, etc. I was told that their insurance would not cover the lose and I never received reimbursement.

Caveat Emptor!


Ouch. Did you try doing a chargeback to the credit card? Shouldn't you be able to get the CC company to do one on part of the sale, on the basis of "delivered broken goods"?

Even if he doesn't adjust your money the fee the CC company charges him for the chargeback will hurt a bit.

[guenron]

Ouch. Did you try doing a chargeback to the credit card? Shouldn't you be able to get the CC company to do one on part of the sale, on the basis of "delivered broken goods"?

Even if he doesn't adjust your money the fee the CC company charges him for the chargeback will hurt a bit.

It is handled through an O'seas bank and while I could contest the entire charge, I did not have the option to get a portion equal to the one jar. I was sitting and waiting, and waiting, and waiting...
I have sat quietly for the longest time, but can no longer stand to see the high-five drivel..

[SlyGI]

Unfortunately, I figured as much. I just was hoping that I found the deal of the year! I'm still not willing to pay $15-20 for 1 soap. I'd rather buy a few cheap creams for the cost of 1 soap. But, maybe, someday, I'll find that shave soap for $5 :biggrin:

Try Col Conk soaps. They are right in your price range. I like the Almond and the Amber. The Almond smells good enough to eat.

[RichGem]

The Sues as well as Colleen (soapmistress) are right in that price range too and make great products.

[ScottS]

It is handled through an O'seas bank and while I could contest the entire charge, I did not have the option to get a portion equal to the one jar. I was sitting and waiting, and waiting, and waiting...
I have sat quietly for the longest time, but can no longer stand to see the high-five drivel..

Did you buy early? I wonder if they eventually got the hang of overseas shipping? I probably would have gotten ticked off and returned the whole lot after trying for a more positive resolution and failing. But even if you paid for five and only got four, you're still way ahead in terms of price than buying four in the states!!

[acoldspoon]

But even if you paid for five and only got four, you're still way ahead in terms of price than buying four in the states!!
And still ripped off by a dishonest seller. As it is, this warning will be enough of a reason for me to stay away from this seller. I'm sorry, but as far as I'm concerned, if a seller rips one of us off he rips all of us off.

[infotech]

The person that writes this blog actually used the MWF bathbar in a super lather...

http://scourmanop.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/sotd-mitchells-wool-fat-bath-bar/