Old Fashioned Shave Soap
Old-Fashioned Artisan Shave Soap
Traditional Glide. Superior Cushion. Cold Processed.
Return to the art of the perfect shave. Our Artisan Shave Soap is formulated specifically for use with a shaving brush, creating a dense, "yogurt-like" lather that lifts the hair and protects the skin. Crafted using the Cold Process method, these soaps are cured for weeks to ensure a long-lasting puck that provides a high-performance experience from the first shave to the last.
We offer two distinct formulations to suit your preference, both designed to provide maximum "slickness" and a moisturizing post-shave feel.
Choose Your Size:
The Trial Size (2 oz): Perfect for finding your favorite scent or formula, this 2 oz puck comes in a convenient, low-profile travel cup.
The Full Size (4 oz): For the ultimate daily ritual, our 4 oz puck comes housed in a durable, vintage-inspired enamel tin cup that provides plenty of room for building a world-class lather.
Choose Your Formula:
The Vegan Blend (Plant-Powered): A high-performance, 100% plant-based puck. We use Coconut and Castor oils for a voluminous lather, balanced with Shea Butter and Avocado Oil. The addition of Avocado oil provides a unique, vitamin-rich "slip" that allows the razor to glide effortlessly over sensitive skin.
The Traditional Blend (Lard & Cocoa Butter): For the shaving purist. Lard has been used for centuries in shave soaps because it creates an incredibly stable, creamy lather that doesn't "dry out" on the face. We’ve paired this with Cocoa Butter and Sunflower Oil for a firm puck and a rich, protective cushion that leaves your skin feeling exceptionally soft.
Why the Shave Brush Ritual? Using a brush with our soap does more than just make bubbles; it gently exfoliates the skin and lifts the whiskers away from the face, allowing for a much closer shave with fewer ingrown hairs.
Superior Slickness: High concentrations of Castor oil and premium butters ensure the razor glides without tugging or irritation.
Cold Process Quality: Naturally occurring glycerin remains in the soap, providing a built-in humectant to prevent post-shave tightness.
Skin-Focused: Free from synthetic foaming agents (SLS) and harsh preservatives.
The Ritual:
Soak your shaving brush in warm water for a minute, then squeeze out the excess.
Swirl the damp brush over the soap puck for about 30 seconds until a thick paste forms.
Transfer the brush to a shaving bowl or directly to your damp face, working in circular motions to build a rich, peaked lather.
Shave as usual, rinsing the razor frequently.
Cedar & Teakwood- An empowering and commanding fragrance that captures the atmosphere of a sun-dappled old-growth forest. This blend features a robust foundation of dark mahogany and resinous oak, lightened by the clean, herbaceous lift of wild lavender and geranium. It is a "power" scent—grounded in deep, polished woods but refined with a crisp, botanical finish that feels both modern and timeless.
Key Notes: Polished Mahogany, Earthy Cedar, and Fresh Lavender.
Cherrywood Smoke- A soul-warming blend that captures the essence of a quiet evening by the hearth. This fragrance marries the deep, earthy sweetness of cured pipe tobacco with the charred, fruity resonance of black cherry wood. It is a sophisticated, nostalgic scent that feels like a well-worn leather chair and a crackling fire—rich, grounded, and timelessly masculine.
Key Notes: Sweet Black Cherry, Cured Tobacco Leaf, and Smoked Orchard Wood.
Natural Shave Soap: Saponified Oils of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut), Ricinus Communis (Castor), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), and Persea Gratissima (Avocado), Aqua (Distilled Water), Fragrance.
Tallow (Lard) Shave Soap: Saponified Oils of Adeps Suillus (Lard), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut), Olea Europaea (Olive), Ricinus Communis (Castor), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower), and Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter), Aqua (Distilled Water), Fragrance.
