Review on Smooth and precise shaving experience with La Toja Shaving Stick by Rodney Shepherd

I chose this for travel as the Col Conk puck is running out (and was quite a nuisance to use). La Toja got good reviews and was reasonably priced so I decided to give it a shot. Here's a summary of my first shave with it: Razor - Merkur 23C (length 180) Blade - Personna (blue box) Brush - parker hair from badger sideburns) and then lathered with a damp brush. I was struck by the wealth and speed at which it was achieved. La Toja seemed to offer a much better barrier than Colonel Konk's soap. After 2 passes my face became very smooth, there were no unusual cuts. The only minor downside that might be worth noting is that this soap is a little harder to rinse off than others I've tried (Van der Hagen Luxury, Van der Hagen Deluxe, Parker Sandalwood, and Col Conk). a little more time to rinse your face and razor. I will happily continue to use it for travel and would recommend others to try it.