You'll read reviews by some who find this soap difficult to lather.I don't know if Melbourne water has a magic ingredient in it but I had absolutely no trouble in creating a fabulously rich lather with this soap.I must admit though that I do place about a tablespoon of warm water on top of my new pucks and allow the soap time to absorb the water prior to using the soap.This seems to prime soaps nicely and I never have trouble creating a good lather.As a means to properly evaluate the latherability of my soaps I use a Simpson Wee Scot which is the smallest badger in production.If it passes the Wee Scot test then I am confident that any other brush that I use with the product is going to provide the goods.MWF has a mild scent that I can only describe as being very clean.The rich lather provides a very comfortable shaving medium with the lanolin most likely providing the smooth glide.My skin feels very soft and smooth after shaving with MWF.This is one of the regulars in my shave kit and one that I will often reach for.Variety is the spice of life and something that will change your shaving routine from being mundane and an effort to something that you will look forward to with each day.The cost of a puck of MWF makes it an affordable addition to your kit and also one that provides a great quality shaving experience.Definitely recommended.

Tried this soap purely on its fantastic reputation on the wet shaving forums. I was not disapointed with its perfomance. Easy to lather with a great cushion provided. Mild scent but this is plus in my opinion. Leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised.
Great stuff

This soap is a long way ahead of all others I've tried. My skin is super sensitive and this soap does the job beautifully; plus, once you've invested in the ceramic bowl, the refills are a bargain at under $20 - and they last a long time. There is definitely a reason why this tried and tested product has been around for so long!