Thread: Williams through history - the great shootout!

I've read it many times and read it disputed just as many - that the vintage Williams is better than the new Williams.

In my travels I have managed to obtain a puck of Williams manufactured prior to July 1967 (when the packaging laws went into place) and another old puck, but newer than the packaging laws.

Additionally I have a puck that has been aging for about two years, a one year old puck, and a brand new puck.


In a few minutes I am going to be furiously making lather, taking pictures, and taking notes.

The great Williams Shootout is about to begin!


Now... For those that like to gamble: Where are you placing your bets?

Is the old stuff better?
Is it just better if it's aged?
Is it all the same?


I'll hold the results for 24 hours: check back to this thread tomorrow night.

My vote is in, the old stuff was better.

You know, I have a 12 pack of the old stuff, when it was tallow based...I'm not sure if it still is..and I'm not sure how old the stuff I have is, but the paper is yellowed. It's paper wrapped, looks to be 12pucks in there. I'm at work, but will post some pics tomorrow if you like....

Rich

How about a "There's much better soaps out there" selection?

I'm interested to find out the answer, if only to find out if old Williams is like cutting you leg off below the knee and new Williams is like cutting you leg off above the knee or vice-versa.

I need a couple more shaves before I post thoughts on the old Williams. The results were... unexpected.

I just had a second shave with it and there were some differences from the first shave. After I see some consistency I'll post about it. It's possible that for one reason or another one of the shaves was a fluke.

This is a very interesting idea. I got a new puck a couple weeks ago and was not impressed. Not terrible, just nothing special. I'm interested to see the differences, especially the aging part. It may open up a whole new market for aging your soaps like fine wines

Originally Posted by Ryan82

How about a "There's much better soaps out there" selection?

Good one.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

How about a "There's much better soaps out there" selection?

what do ya expect for $1.50??

So, what did I win? LOL