I have pretty sensitive skin and wanted a good shave soap so I would not break out while wet shaving. As I am new to this type of shaving, I bought this based on previous reviews and am glad that I did. This soap lathers up real nice and provides a great, close shave. I usually have to do 2 or 3 passes to get my face really smooth, but it is fun to shave now (not like with cartridge razors). The only complaint I have of this soap is the smell. It is not a bad smell, just not one that I really like. The original Proraso shaving soap (in green jar) has an awesome smell and it works fine on my sensitive skin, so I would buy that version next time. Still like this product though.