- Joined
- Apr 10, 2015
- Location
- NSW Central Coast
Found here: https://www.themisterbrand.com/product/lemon-punch-shave-soap/?v=6cc98ba2045f
I was given this shaving puck for Christmas by a family member.
As per the link, the puck comes wrapped, and inside a two-piece aluminium canister.
The smell really is excellent, and I was keen to get this puck wet, and into action.
At this point, I will say that I lathered this soap in the canister it lives in. I do this for all the soaps I use, so the comparisons I will make are as like-for-like as possible.
Using a badger brush (the same Chinese cheapy that I have always used) I applied the usual gentle pressure to the soap, and lathered up for 10 seconds or so, to get the soap right in to the bristles. A lot of light lather, but it doesn't look like the results I get from Proraso green, or B&M Bay Rum. The lather from these is very thick, and stays on the brush for the entire shave.
Not so with Mister Brand Lemon Punch. Within 5-6 minutes of applying to my face, the brush was clear, and so was my face! No lather to be seen. Proraso will dry like chalk on my face if I let it. B&M stays smoother for much longer, and has never needed re-application. Same with Latha.
To make matters worse for me, I used the Wester straight, and paid for it with a little more claret than I would have hoped. The blade is superbly sharp but it still bounced, which we know doesn't happen with good lather. Fortunately, my technique was light tonight, so I didn't carve this turkey to the bone...
I used it for 2 passes, and the second was the same as the first. A lot of fizz, but it vanished in minutes.
I really wanted this soap to be a winner, but I have to say that it needs some work. The smell for me is unique and pleasant, however it is more bubbles than lather.
I would have to say no, in it's current form.
I was given this shaving puck for Christmas by a family member.
As per the link, the puck comes wrapped, and inside a two-piece aluminium canister.
The smell really is excellent, and I was keen to get this puck wet, and into action.
At this point, I will say that I lathered this soap in the canister it lives in. I do this for all the soaps I use, so the comparisons I will make are as like-for-like as possible.
Using a badger brush (the same Chinese cheapy that I have always used) I applied the usual gentle pressure to the soap, and lathered up for 10 seconds or so, to get the soap right in to the bristles. A lot of light lather, but it doesn't look like the results I get from Proraso green, or B&M Bay Rum. The lather from these is very thick, and stays on the brush for the entire shave.
Not so with Mister Brand Lemon Punch. Within 5-6 minutes of applying to my face, the brush was clear, and so was my face! No lather to be seen. Proraso will dry like chalk on my face if I let it. B&M stays smoother for much longer, and has never needed re-application. Same with Latha.
To make matters worse for me, I used the Wester straight, and paid for it with a little more claret than I would have hoped. The blade is superbly sharp but it still bounced, which we know doesn't happen with good lather. Fortunately, my technique was light tonight, so I didn't carve this turkey to the bone...
I used it for 2 passes, and the second was the same as the first. A lot of fizz, but it vanished in minutes.
I really wanted this soap to be a winner, but I have to say that it needs some work. The smell for me is unique and pleasant, however it is more bubbles than lather.
I would have to say no, in it's current form.
