Help with Mitchell's Wool Fat

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by SDK, Apr 15, 2014.

  1. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    I picked up a few premium items based on TSD user reviews and am ready for an epic shave tonight!

    I purchased the MWF in the ceramic bowl. The puck is of smaller diameter and tall compared to the bowl. What would be the best way to get the puck warmed up and formed to the bowl correctly? I don't want to ruin the soap by overheating it....

    I would also be interested in any lathering tips. The puck seems very hard compared to brands I have used so far. Will be using a Semogue 1305 and bowl lathering...

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  2. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    You do not want to melt this soap. What you want to do is fill the bowl up with water and let it sit overnight. The soap will absorb most of the water and swell to the diameter of the bowl. It will be locked in the bowl tight. Doing this will make it easier to get a good lather out of the soap later when you use it.
     
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  3. Chuck F

    Chuck F Cheesy! Big Curd style

    Despite its reputation, I've found MWF to be the easiest lathering soap I've used. Just load plenty, more than you think, and then go to your face. I'm sure a bowl works, too, but face lathering is what I've done and had success with.

    It's really great stuff!
     
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  4. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    Thanks guys! I got some water in before I went back to the office, and will wait until tomorrow night to try it.
     
  5. ajdhn

    ajdhn Well-Known Member

    Take the MWF puck in one hand.
    Use other hand to put bowl away.
    Rub the puck over your face.
    Take your brush, smile and there you go.
     
  6. CyanideMetal

    CyanideMetal Wild and crazy guy

    Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!! You can do this with Any soap too.
     
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  7. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    Lol! I found out early on that I am not a face latherer. Don't like all the facial stimulation beyond just applying briskly.

    The odd thing is it annoys me psychologically more than on my skin. Too much touching on my face and I get irritable if you can believe it lol....
     
  8. ajdhn

    ajdhn Well-Known Member

    Well, when we are talking shaving I can't get enough 'facial stimulation'. It's the part I like most :)
     
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  9. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    I would love to get a before and after shot of the puck in the bowl to see how the puck expands if its not to late (I know I'm not gonna see the process, but I'll see the results)
     
  10. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    I am already back at work and it will have been soaking for hours by the time I get home. I will get you an after shot with lather.

    I can hardly wait until tomorrow night, but will at least get to try the Kramperts Bay Rum tonight....
     
  11. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    ahh... time difference and stuff =P
     
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  12. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I place the puck to be soaked in a sealable container.
    First, add a puck, pour in a tsp or so of water, put the cap on, give it a few shakes and next day = an expanded, soft puck ready to yield mounds of lush lather.

    See below a 'soaked' foamy puck of MWF in the container. I've done the same with other stubborn pucks. Stirling works well this way, too.
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  13. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    The Fat doesn't have the best reputation as a bowl lathering soap. I recommend face lathering with this product and if you do this enough you'll cure your heebie-jeebies about touching your face.;)
     
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  14. Hanzo

    Hanzo Well-Known Member

  15. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Very informative article, Hanzo. Thanks for the link!

    So the secret to MWF is indeed from the sheep's wool fat (i.e. the sebum excreted from the sheep's exocrine glands that help lubricate and waterproof the skin & wool.)
    Kind of disgusting when one ponders upon it too long, but hey, anything for a close shave! ;)

    Care for a smear across your face?
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  16. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    Thanks for all the tips everyone, and the article link.

    Reading that blog, it seems like I have a new soap and a third child lol. I will try not to get my puck too upset this summer. I was thinking this was primarily going to be a winter soap.
     
  17. SDK

    SDK it's his fault


    Not sure if it's the picture, or the term "sebum" that is disturbing me the most.
     
  18. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

    This happens when you finally dial it in.

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  19. SDK

    SDK it's his fault

    This is how my face feels right now!
     
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  20. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    But what happens when the soap dries? Does it shrink? Grating and packing in to the container has worked for me. Thanks!
     

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