Mitchell's Woolfat

sacmore21 · Mar 19, 2008

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 · Mar 19, 2008

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

ScottS · Mar 19, 2008

sacmore21 said:
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 · Mar 19, 2008

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 · Mar 19, 2008

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

sacmore21 · Mar 19, 2008

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 · Mar 20, 2008

sacmore21 said:
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

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 · Mar 20, 2008

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

ScottS · Mar 21, 2008

VR6ofpain said:
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 · Mar 21, 2008

ScottS said:
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 · Mar 21, 2008

ScottS said:
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 · Mar 21, 2008

Hi Gabe,

I got mine from James at Carbolic Soap Co 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 · Mar 21, 2008

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. 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 · Mar 22, 2008

I got mine from Kent when I purchased a brush.

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

Cheers

Jeremy

daddy55 · Mar 22, 2008

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 · Mar 23, 2008

+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 · Mar 23, 2008

daddy55 said:
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 · Mar 24, 2008

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 · Mar 25, 2008

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 · Mar 25, 2008

guenron said:
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.

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