I L-O-V-E Saponificio Varesino Soaps. They are definetly one of the best soaps out there. Slick, thick, rich lather with just the right scent-strength. They lather up very easy and the lather is stable and will not need toooo much water, but even if you will take a bit too much water, the soap will perform very well. I have the Felce Aromatica (which is my most loved scent of their range), Tundra Artica, Stella Alpina and the 70th Anniversary. Highly recommended
It appears that the SV soaps are running around $35.00 to $40.00 dollars plus shipping. For me kind of pricy but when you look at the long term investment I believe you get a very good value for your money. I have the Fern and Dolomiti and, while rock hard, they lather easily. And, will last a long, long time.