Saying goodbye to MWF

[CharlieFoxtrot]

These threads always confuse me. I nailed down MWF's lather right out of the gate. I suspect water hardness is the issue most of the time. Try it with distilled water next time?

[StubbleShaver]

These threads always confuse me. I nailed down MWF's lather right out of the gate. I suspect water hardness is the issue most of the time. Try it with distilled water next time?

I'll try it tommorow with Bottled water :)

[Kevan]

It's always been easy as pie for me. Never had any trouble with it. It's confusing that some people do.

[VerbaVolant]

...I also cant stand the sound MWF makes when lathering. Makes me think there is something wrong with my Ears.

Oh, I seeeeee. That kind of MWF. Hmmmmm, I thought we were talking about Mitchell's shaving soap. Now I understand, and your Ears, hmmmm.
Best thing to do is stop whatever makes you angry.

[garyg]

These threads always confuse me. I nailed down MWF's lather right out of the gate. I suspect water hardness is the issue most of the time. Try it with distilled water next time?

They confuse me too - resulting in keeping that MWF on the shelf - but I have tried distilled water & the Fat just won't go good, it is ok but I always flinch when I see the Fat coming up in the progression. Used to buy a new brush, now just wait for the karma

[Threeme2189]

Take a dremel and a wire brush to it, you're bound to load it with enough product like that

[barneykiller]

I also cant stand the sound MWF makes when lathering.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA WHAT??? This is the second funniest thing I've seen on this forum next to "I found a dead badger. Now what?"

[garyg]

Maybe the only way

[retiredguns]

I sold my first puck because it was so so for me and as good as cash for other stuff but I soon felt the desire for another try. It is now a staple in my den. Love the scent, performance and the way it leaves the skin soft. Not a "No brainer" soap for many but when you get it figured out it is lovely.

[Arcadies]

My problem with MWF is getting the lather to last even with 1 minute loading on the puck. I can get stellar rich creamy lather but no matter what brush I use I'm down to thin useless lather after 2 passes and I don't have hard water. Examples of brushes I use Simpson Colonel X2L, Rooney 3/1 Super, 2012 B&B LE, and various Omega/Semogue boars. I love the soap but it gets annoying going back to puck and rebuilding lather after only 2 passes.

[VirtualAsylum]

I don't have a puck of MWF but have you tried soaking the puck when you soak the brush? I've heard that MWF is a soap that likes to be used daily so it keeps hydrated and nice. It's also supposedly better to facelather than going at it in a bowl.

Yep. I'd also add that a boar or 2-band brush really helps. Lather worthy of God himself.

[Venom8431]

I would not give up on MWF as it is a quality soap and rightfully among the top tier of soaps.

If you're still having issues, this video should help:

[InHotWater]

Mitchell's is one of my all-time favorite soaps out there. If you are not pleased with it, I am sure you can work something out on the B/S/T forum here :)

[Face&Head]

Before any/everyone gets offended, this isn't directed towards anyone in particular. Just an observation.

I sometimes think that the really "easy to lather" soaps create problems because, every soap (yes every soap) has a method that produces the best lather for that soap. Some soaps create subpar lather very easily and people call them easy soaps. But every soap needs a certain method or methods to create its "best" lather. Once you get that down, it is easy. That is how I feel about MWF; once you find your technique it is a matter of swirling the brush on the soap (given the other variables) just like any other. Sure, Product X may allow you to create a useable - if not ideal - lather without any tricks, but who cares. This is why I don't see MWF as a hard to lather soap.

++1

[Easttexasman]

I used MWF this morning. Fantastic soap in my opinion. No matter how many times you have to lather it to get it right,keep trying and you will be happy you did.

[StubbleShaver]

Tried again with Distilled water using Mantics vidoe and still just a bowl of foam.

[Mad Man]

Deffo a variance in mileage here.

I've never had a problem with it.

[dundak]

Tried again with Distilled water using Mantics vidoe and still just a bowl of foam.

Just put it aside for a while and use things you enjoy. No harm no foul. If you see it as a challenge then put it in the cupboard and try it out every once in a while.

[finotti]

Tried again with Distilled water using Mantics vidoe and still just a bowl of foam.

Since you said a "bowl of foam"... did you try face lathering? If you can't do it (like myself), try hand lathering. My last time with MWF the bowl was also pretty much foam, but it was perfect after a little time on the skin. (I also grated my puck, and I think it helped too, FWIW.) Just an idea...

[rbaloha]

MWF is a overhyped soap. Many products are better and easier to create proper lather. My water is soft -- mwf lather was fluffy and thin.

My solution is to add whatever cream is available. MWF also loves water and performance improves with months of continual use.