Photo above is of the second shave, which I blogged sans lather comments in view of the Scent-Off that Sharpologist is running. So here, after a delay, are my comments on the second shave’s lather. (For comments on the first shave’s lather, see this post.)

When I opened the tin this morning (7 Nov), the pumpkin-pie aroma of the soap was strong—and pleasant and warmly welcoming. This fragrance I really like. And the lather was glorious: thick, creamy, and packed the Vie-Long brush full. I could have done another complete shave with the lather left in the brush.

The razor’s action was very smooth: the lather has excellent glide, and the comfort of the shave was such that I felt I couldn’t cut myself (and I didn’t), though part of that is undoubtedly due to the blade-razor combination in use (Eclipse Red Ring and Personna Lab Blue).

As noted in the detailed post previously, I did encounter a few nicks, but that was certainly not due to the lather. I seldom experience such a rich, dense, thick, creamy lather as this. I’m sure the Thäter brush helped, but much credit I give to the soap—and the more I use this particular mix, the more I like the fragrance: warm, familiar, comforting, and spice-laden.

This particular soap (perhaps with an accompanying brush) would make a great Thanksgiving gift (if you’re into that sort of thing) for any male who shaves. What a lather!