Mantic59 has a very interesting shaving soap round-up in Sharpologist that men who shave using true lather should definitely read (although it has already caused a hit to my pocketbook). I expect Van Yulay soaps are not included because they are carried at few outlets—Van Yulay itself and Maggard Razors. I was surprised to see that Meißner Tremonia did not get a mention.
I was pleased to see some recommendations worth trying—Barrister & Mann in particular. I never quite understood the enoromous enthusiasm for their shaving soaps, and I assumed that the praise was really for the fragrance. I’ve ordered a soap of the Reserve line to see the difference.
And I really like donkey’s milk (aka asses’ milk) shaving soap. (Unfortunately many readers seem to be in the 8th grade, and “asses’ milk” gives them uncontrollable giggles. Some people grow up faster than others.) I ordered a tub of Wholly Kaw’s soap.
And so on.