Hampshire wool fat shaving soap

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I've spotted a new shaving soap (to me) mentioned a couple of times on TSR, Hampshire Woolfat Soap.
Is it any good, how does it differ from Mitchell's Woolfat soap and where can it be purchased.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Paul.
 
I've spotted a new shaving soap (to me) mentioned a couple of times on TSR, Hampshire Woolfat Soap.
Is it any good, how does it differ from Mitchell's Woolfat soap and where can it be purchased.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Paul.
Hi Paul,

I purchased a couple of pucks from the makers eBay webpage ( Her name is Ratna Tantra) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ratan-8865/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

She has a webpage, https://rtantra7.wixsite.com/rtantrasoaps

Service was fast, I cant comment if the soap differs from MWF as I've never tried it, but for cost GBP 8.38 for two pucks, Incl postage, it certainly hits the spot regarding performance, lather and cost. I sent a message to Ratna on eBay asking if she would consider other scents for her soap, she replied she would, so if you like the soap, pls send her some feedback, so we could possibly see other soaps in the future.

Best regards

Steve
 
Hi Paul,

I purchased a couple of pucks from the makers eBay webpage ( Her name is Ratna Tantra) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ratan-8865/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

She has a webpage, https://rtantra7.wixsite.com/rtantrasoaps

Service was fast, I cant comment if the soap differs from MWF as I've never tried it, but for cost GBP 8.38 for two pucks, Incl postage, it certainly hits the spot regarding performance, lather and cost. I sent a message to Ratna on eBay asking if she would consider other scents for her soap, she replied she would, so if you like the soap, pls send her some feedback, so we could possibly see other soaps in the future.

Best regards

Steve
Now that's an answer!

I had incorrectly assumed that Ratna was a chap - a farmer with sheep in fact. In hindsight, I'm not sure how I came to that conclusion....
 
Hi Paul,

I purchased a couple of pucks from the makers eBay webpage ( Her name is Ratna Tantra) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ratan-8865/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

She has a webpage, https://rtantra7.wixsite.com/rtantrasoaps

Service was fast, I cant comment if the soap differs from MWF as I've never tried it, but for cost GBP 8.38 for two pucks, Incl postage, it certainly hits the spot regarding performance, lather and cost. I sent a message to Ratna on eBay asking if she would consider other scents for her soap, she replied she would, so if you like the soap, pls send her some feedback, so we could possibly see other soaps in the future.

Best regards

Steve
Cheers Steve, thanks for all the information, I will ask the question regarding different scents when she gets back to me.

Paul.
 
Naturally, we'll make comparisons with MWF ...

It lathers up as easily as MWF (for someone who can lather MWF without issue), easier most likely for folks that struggle with MWF. For those who enjoy MWF, you'll find that super-yogurt thick lather can be built with Hampshire but not as readily as with MWF.

Scent is stronger than MWF and different. It's woody: cedar and patchouli. Modern. Shaving is as slick and cushioned, arguably "better" than MWF as MWF can feel a little skiddy? at times. Wash off is easy. Post-shave feel is akin to MWF but not quite the full lanolin glow that you get from MWF. That in itself might be a good thing for folks that find MWF to be too much on the lanolin side.

How's that?
 
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