My first palm/lard free soap

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I needed a recipe that traced a bit slow and I was out of lard. Palm wasn't a option as it always hit trace instantly for me so I just used 20% shea instead.

For those who use butters instead of palm or lard, how does the lather compare? I'm hoping it will be extra creamy.
 
I subbed in Shea and cocoa butter on a soap I love that was made with palm, and I don't think I could tell the difference in a blind test. But I'm a nub so I don't know if that counts.
 
Sounds like I should be good to go then. I've only used coco butter at a higher % and I didn't care for it, stuck to the skin and didn't lather very well. I'm looking forward to trying this soap.
 

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