recently came back from holiday, managed to get a shaving soap (vergulde hand) never hand lathered or even used a shaving soap in hand. I was pleasantly suprised, the soap doesnt slip out from the palm, it has a lovely scent (IMO citrus mixed with musk) and provides ample cushion before the blade slices through your stubble. All in all well worth a punt lovely priced soap, fragrance and performance.